A few years back, my mother fought and overcame cancer. A core memory I have from that time is how the Book of Psalms helped me pray until God finally restored her. The whole experience was so impactful that I started a faith-based support group for cancer patient families. Last week, I brought up Psalms … Read more
I have always believed that ordination is an election to co-work with God. Recently, during our church bible study session, we were discussing ordination from a Christian perspective when one of our members asked which verses in the book of Psalms illustrate in which way a Christian leader should be commissioned. Having taught the word … Read more
When I was in school, our lecturer always asked us to come up with verses for All Saints Day. I was specifically always tasked to pick verses from the book of Psalms, read them, and elaborate to others before the D day. So when one of my students asked me to list Psalms to read … Read more
The Summer of 2023 was marked by floods, forest fires, and a threat of global recession. As such, I decided to compile and share the best Psalms to offer hope with my Bible Study group. I also used my theological background to help our members pray through these Psalms. Our sessions inspired me to share … Read more
Since mental illness can erupt due to the harsh reality of life, the Book of Psalms is my solace whenever I experience any mental rollercoasters. Last Friday, one member of our youth group confided in me that he experienced some mental health issues. Being a spiritual counselor with a profound understanding of the Bible, I … Read more
Teenagers face many challenges, especially now that they have easy access to the internet, which is why they need a lot of motivation and a firm foundation in the Lord. As a theologian who has studied the Bible extensively, I know how much Psalms can impact growth in one’s life. So, when one parent in … Read more
One of my childhood friends served in the military for 5 years. Sadly, his time there left him with a bad case of PTSD, and he asked me to recommend some scriptures to help him cope. Having studied theology for years, I thought I could find some encouraging psalms for him to read whenever he … Read more
I enjoy reading the book of Psalms because it has chapters and verses that emphasize praying against the wicked, and I believe every Christian should understand what to do to the wicked. Recently, during a bible study session, we were discussing what the bible says about the wicked when a member asked which verse in … Read more
While volunteering at my community’s mission hospital, I witnessed several women face challenges in various pregnancy stages. As a church, we were obliged to encourage them with Psalms verses to overcome their struggles. I was happy to witness the positive impact these verses had in giving hope to the women. I wrote this article to … Read more
At one point in my life, I grappled with the challenge of dealing with enemies and didn’t know how to address the issue. Drawing from my background in theology and deep understanding of the Bible, I found verses that helped me navigate the situation. Recently, during one of my Bible study sessions, one of the … Read more