Throughout my life, I have always believed in the power of prayers, especially prayers for family protection. I have read the book of Psalms extensively since it contains very powerful protection prayers. A few days ago, I was sharing in a bible study, and some members of the group wanted to know which Psalms they … Read more
Last week, we discussed the consequences of curses and how to break them in our church’s bible study group. Since this was a common theme in the Old Testament, I led the discussion, focusing on the prophets and the Psalms. I also used my divinity studies to explain how to use scriptures to break curses. … Read more
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
During a recent online bible group meeting, the question of whether we can pray through the Psalms came up. Some members wanted to know if praying the Psalms daily was okay. Others asked for a list of the Psalms they could use as prayers. As a theologian, everyone looked to me for insight. Since I … 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