Mirriam Jolie 
In my free time, I volunteer at our church’s youth camp, where I share God’s word and address questions brought up by the campers. I rely on my theological background to offer a balanced view on contemporary issues and share biblical truth. During a recent campfire session, someone asked whether Jehovah’s Witnesses can kiss. His … Read more
While learning about the various Books of Psalms, one of my students was curious to know more about the Wisdom of Psalms. The question raised more questions, like how many they were and what they meant. Given my theological knowledge and deep understanding of the Psalms, I was able to answer all the questions. After … Read more
I love that most of the passages in Psalms teach the art of Thanksgiving, something that God desires. That is why I took time to research and study the different Psalms of Thanksgiving. I aimed to gain a deeper understanding of their meaning so that I can enlighten those of you who may be seeking … Read more
Recently, a member of our online forum started a heated debate when he asked if Jehovah’s Witnesses believe in Heaven. Most members gave their opinions from hearsay, and they varied greatly from what I had learned about Jehovah’s Witnesses during my time in Theology School. I addressed the questions based on my in-depth knowledge of … Read more
Two weeks ago, a congregant approached me after our weekly prayer fellowship and explained that one of her new colleagues at work was a Jehovah’s Witness. She wanted to know if she should invite him to their annual Christmas fun day, which they were organizing since she wasn’t sure if Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate it. Our … Read more
While studying the Bible in Theology school, I was particularly intrigued by Psalm 119 because of its message on living a righteous life. So, I spent a significant amount of time studying what the author meant throughout the Chapter and how others interpreted it. Recently, I have been getting a lot of questions regarding this … Read more
In my years in the ministry, the Bible and the Quran have often been compared, due to the various similarities in some of the stories and passages. During the inter-college academic panel last week, however, I encountered an interesting question of whether the book of Psalms has appeared in the Quran. Having studied both religions … Read more
I recently began thinking about some of the virtuous women mentioned in the Bible and what stood out about their character. I was particularly drawn to Ruth and Esther. These two women are the true definition of dignity. Their uprightness made them stand out on various occasions. After reading these two books, I felt the … Read more
Growing up, I was fascinated with colors and was particularly intrigued by yellow due to its richness and association with happiness. In theology school, I conducted research on it and its different shades. During one of my reading sessions, I encountered a book on the color yellow in dreams. Upon further studying, I discovered the … Read more
One of my theology students asked about the spiritual and biblical meaning of a train in a dream. He had dreamed about being on a train severally and wondered if the dream had any biblical meaning. His question sparked an interesting conversation among the students. While I had a few ideas regarding this dream, I … Read more