As Christians, we need to understand what the Bible says about war so that in such times we know what to do. When the Ukrainian war was getting worse in 2022, I was challenged by a student in my Bible study group. One of my teenage students asked me why God cannot just say a … Read more
As a Christian in ministry, I have been blessed to work on different missions supporting the church’s less fortunate. One group of people I love working with are widows, as they deeply understand what abandonment and being looked down upon feel like. This week, I developed an interest in knowing what the Bible says about … Read more
Every week, I teach the Sunday School class for 7-year-olds, and honestly, I can confidently tell you that each one of them knows about Adam, how he was the first man, and eventually how he sinned. But recently, the senior minister challenged us all to teach more than just simple Bible stories. That got me … Read more
As a Christian, the topic of giving holds a special place in my heart because it serves as a constant reminder of the significance of generosity and selflessness in our lives. Although I have a general understanding of the concept of giving, I recently felt compelled to explore what God specifically says about this act, … Read more
In my many years of experience as a theologian, there are a number of questions I encounter regularly. One of the topics I commonly get questions about is leprosy. This is why I would like to share my insights and understanding as we delve into what the Bible has to say about leprosy. So, how … Read more
As a pastor, Abraham’s faith is one of my greatest inspirations. His significant encounters with God in the Bible such as sacrificing his son are truly memorable. As I prepared to conduct our weekly Bible study yesterday, I thought about what the Bible says about the name Abraham. While we all know his story and … Read more
During last Sunday’s service, I delivered a thought-provoking sermon about the darkness in the Bible and how we must be in the light. I linked the dimly lit sanctuary to the spiritual darkness surrounding those who don’t seek the light of God’s love and truth. I emphasized that while darkness can be a scary and … Read more
Like nearly everyone else, I thoroughly enjoy indulging in a hearty laugh, particularly after an exhausting day. This is precisely why I have developed a fondness for comedy shows and as I binge-watched my favorite show last night, a thought struck me, “What exactly does the Bible say about laughter?” Intrigued, I made sure to … Read more
Gentleness is one of the most common traits attributed to being a Christian. It is also one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit given to us by Christ to guide us. In our previous Bible study, we discussed Gentleness and some of the ways people demonstrated Gentleness in the Bible. I was surprised since … Read more
As a Christian, I consider glory to be the splendor of our God. Recently, during our weekly Bible study, we found that each of us had different perspectives and understandings of glory and while there’s no definitive or incorrect definition, it relies on our interpretation of Scripture. This curiosity led us to explore the occurrences … Read more