As a pastor, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the law and how it ties into our salvation. However, studying the law can be cumbersome. As such, Jesus’ summary of the law- loving God and our neighbors- makes it easy to study the law. During one such session, I sought to find out, “How many … Read more
As a Christian and pastor, I like listening to podcasts from other believers since it expands my knowledge of the word of God. The other day, I heard the podcaster say God’s Grace is sufficient. This made me think about how the term grace is overused but under-defined. So, I decided to explore more about … Read more
In my younger years, there was a time I was angry with God and the world due to various happenings in my life, and I can tell you that it’s not a good place to be, mainly because it took me a long time to finally find the grace to extend forgiveness to others and … Read more
Even as a born-again minister of the gospel, I still find it difficult to apologize. That’s mainly because I think I’m always right. This prideful attitude is completely annoying to my wife. Over the years, I’ve learned the art of humility, yet I still feel proud of the life I’ve built for my family. These … Read more
For my last Bible Studies class, I wanted to uncover what God’s names mean in the Bible. While many times in song and prayer, we refer to Him using different titles, I realized not many believers understand what they mean. Some are even unaware that they originated from the Bible. I knew this was a … Read more
Years ago, during my theology studies in college, I was intrigued by the narrative of Rahab as told in the Bible. The fascinating story of a prostitute who finds redemption and God’s grace sounded too good to be true, so I researched the subject. I interviewed several college professors and local clergy as part of … Read more
Having grown up in a Christian home and led my life as a devout Christian, a day hasn’t passed when I haven’t heard, said, or read the word Christ. As a title used to refer to our Lord Jesus, the word Christ has become part and parcel of any Christian’s vocabulary. I traced the popularity … Read more
Mid-last year, I asked my students to ask me any question that they ever wished to find answers to, but they never have. I was shocked when one of them asked me what it meant to be a Christian and requested that I use verses that mention the word Christian in the Bible. She added … Read more
Growing up in a Christian family was a blessing since I learned much from my parents. Though we were not wealthy, my father, a born-again Christian and pastor, always had so much joy and always taught us about the joy of the Lord. I did not understand it until I received salvation and began fellowshipping … Read more
I’ve preached several sermons on hope in my 15 years of ministry. It’s hands-down my favorite subject, particularly the hope of salvation and redemption. Once, in a prison mission, I taught on the hope for redemption. In preparation, I began my teachings with the question, “How many times is hope mentioned in the Bible?” So … Read more