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
I enjoy reading the bible, especially the book of Psalms, because it portrays a relationship between God and His believers. Recently, during a Christian union ceremony, we were discussing what the bible says about leadership when one member asked which verses in the Book of Psalms are best for leadership. As a theologian with enough … Read more
As the Holy Week is fast approaching, I have been contemplating how to inspire and strengthen my bible study group members in their Christian walk during that season. I wanted to inspire them using Psalms to reflect on themselves, how they have treated each other, praying for deliverance, and what they can learn from Jesus’ … Read more
I have always believed that it is good and essential to begin any meeting or gathering with an opening prayer. Last week, in our bible study session, as we argued about what the bible teaches about opening prayers, a colleague asked what verses in the Book of Psalms talk about opening prayers. I was delighted … Read more
I enjoy reading the book of Psalms because it has chapters and verses that emphasize praying for my nation, and every Christian should pray for their nation. Recently, our church organized an Independence Day celebration service, and I was tasked to come up with relevant scriptures to open the service. Given my interaction with the … Read more
I find solace in reading the Bible, particularly when I feel like I need to reconcile with God. Whenever I need guidance on journeying toward reconciliation with the Lord, I often turn to the Book of Psalms, where the word echoes with wisdom and reassurance. Because of this, I’ve become quite familiar with verses in … 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
I started a new business, which I had been planning for a while, to kick-start the New Year. Being a staunch Christian, I placed God at the center of my business. Hence, I requested my pastor to come during my business launch to bless my newfound venture. As He gave a short sermon, I picked … Read more
Growing up in a Christian family made me learn at a young age what verses to read when I am feeling unwell. My father would always read a verse from the book of Psalms whenever anyone had a headache or felt unwell, and I picked that up; to date, I read Psalms whenever I have … Read more