Peter Johnson

I was recently invited to my nephew’s graduation party and asked to prepare a speech. I read a few speeches for inspiration. Luckily, they gave insight into Bible scriptures, perfect for congratulating a graduate. Since I understand the scripture well, I selected the best verses, mainly from the book of Psalms. My speech came out … Read more

From my walk with God and as a theologian, I have seen God work through interceding for others; I have seen God’s love through instances in which he has protected, restored, and delivered his people. I have always read the book of Psalms during my intercessions, and recently, I shared some Psalms that talk about … Read more

I enjoy reading the bible daily, more so the book of Psalms when I want to affirm my faith. As a seasoned Christian, I have become quite acquainted with most if not all ways of affirming faith in the lord. The confirmation ceremony particularly comes to heart as that is when I truly gave my … Read more

Father’s Day has always been special since I have the best dad ever. He’s kind, patient, dependable, and, most importantly, rooted in the faith. Without him, I wouldn’t be the devout Christian I am today. According to my dad, the Book of Psalms has always been instrumental in his fatherhood journey, so every year, to … Read more

One of my roles as a dedicated Christian has always been praying for the sick, including those going for surgery. I discovered that the book of Psalms offered so much sense of peace to patients, so I normalized reading the Psalms to everyone awaiting surgery. So, last week, one of my students wanted a list … Read more

I love reading the bible, especially the Book of Psalms, because I believe it provides a clear roadmap of how Christians should unite in Christ. As such, I am familiar with verses from the Book of Psalms that talk about unity. So, you can imagine how happy I was to share this knowledge when one … Read more

In my darkest times, I’ve found comfort in the Psalms. I love how the Psalmists don’t wallow in their despair. Instead, they turn to God for comfort and strength. Last week, I shared this in our Bible study. It was in response to a question about comforting someone after a breakup. My experience and theological … Read more

A friend was asked to speak at a memorial a few days ago but didn’t know what to say. Since I was the only theologian he knew, he contacted me for advice. The Psalms have always been my go-to in my darkest days. Their words are comforting since many were composed during the Psalmists’ darkest … Read more

We all may have experienced a number of injustices in life, and we need God to comfort us during such times and grant us justice. I have learned to find solace in reading the Book of Psalms whenever I experience or see any form of injustice. So when one bible study member asked me about … Read more

We all need inspiration in navigating different life experiences, especially new ones. For me, interviews have always scared me out. Reading through Psalms for inspiration became my coping mechanism, and I still use it to date. My challenging life experiences, theology school knowledge, and my cope up mechanism made drawing inspiration from the bible my … Read more