Peter Johnson 
Teaching theology and having a bible study group with experienced theologians has challenged me to study the bible extensively. As a group of theologians, we study the bible together, and our last book was Psalms, in which I was assigned to research and present on the theme of vengeance. Given that I had earlier studied … Read more
In a world of uncertainties, I usually seek direction from God, and the Book of Psalms is my primary source of scriptural guidance. A couple of days ago, one member of our Christian online forum posted that she needed Bible verses for encouragement to attain a sense of direction in her life. Being adequately acquainted … Read more
The insights I have gained from the Psalms help me, as a Christian, understand the twists and turns of human relationships. While other scriptures address such issues, the Psalmist adds a more intricate touch from his personal experiences. Imagine a situation where two friends, once close, face the problems of misconceptions and contradictions and end … Read more
I grew up around a very hardworking mother who always used bible verses, particularly from the book of Psalms, to remind me that I must work hard. I have lived to read these verses through theology school and my current career to remind myself about what God says about hard work and determination. I have … Read more
Exams can create a state of anxiety in almost everyone, including myself. However, ever since kindergarten, my parents would read me verses from the Book of Psalms for exam success. To date, I still read verses from Psalms before exams, which is why it was easy for me to answer my students when they asked … Read more
I have always believed that trusting God in all aspects of life is essential to lead a happy and fulfilling life. This conviction was renewed during a recent Bible study session when one of the members struggling with trusting God asked me to highlight specific Psalms that majored in trusting God. Drawing upon my background … Read more
From my walk with God, I have always believed in partaking of God’s mercy and forgiveness through communion. I have always read the book of Psalms while administering the Holy Communion in church; recently, I shared some Psalms that talk about communion with members of our Christian online forum. It turned out to be an … Read more
Back in school, our professor created a culture of taking compulsory breaks from study and everything, and he would back up his explanation from the bible. He loved quoting from the book of Psalms, and I picked that up; I read Psalms whenever I need rest. So, last Sunday, one of my students asked me … Read more
The verses of the Book of Psalms have proved to be deeply comforting and inspiring to me as a believer in the journey of faith. These words have been my steady guide in the stormy life particularly when being a believer. Now, picture an instant when a new believer seeks your advice, asking which Psalms … Read more
During the pandemic, our church decided to encourage the nurses and doctors in our congregation. I was asked to help curate a list of Psalms to help achieve this. I fell back on my theological background to craft a list of the best Psalms for healthcare workers. That experience inspired me to share these Psalms … Read more