One of my roles as a dedicated Christian has always been praying for the sick, including those going for surgery. I discovered that the book of Psalms offered so much sense of peace to patients, so I normalized reading the Psalms to everyone awaiting surgery. So, last week, one of my students wanted a list … Read more
We cannot live quality lives without a healthy self-image and self-love. As a theologian, I firmly believe that having a relationship with God improves our level of self-esteem. That is why I’ve been studying the book of Psalms to find verses to read for self-love since it is one of the Bible Books that cover … Read more
I memorized and recited Psalm 23 when I was young and I still have it in my memory to date. We are accustomed to sing and pray this psalm to express God’s goodness but there are other dimensions to it. I brought up the discussion on Psalm 23 in our bible study one day, and … Read more
As I was joining the ministry, one of my goals was to start communicating with God through dreams, and I had to use the Bible to get there. With the guidance of experienced members of the ministry, I learned what Psalms to read for dreams and visions. So, last week, one student asked me to … Read more
Being constantly on the road for evangelistic ministries and missions, my colleagues and I get nervous when we travel. Our clergy put together some Psalms verses for us to read and pray while we were on the road. I thought to put together this article and share those verses with others who travel often to … Read more
I like to find solutions for life’s problems in the word of God. I particularly enjoy reading the book of Psalms when I’m feeling insecure or threatened in any way. Over the years, I have discovered some lovely psalms that comfort me when I’m not feeling safe. That is why I was excited when a … Read more
There are times in my life when loneliness creeps in, and I usually find solace in the Bible, especially Psalm. As a theologian, I typically conduct weekly bible studies online; in one of my sessions, I discussed with the members how to use the scriptures to overcome loneliness. At the session, one of the members … Read more
As a child, I was plagued with nightmares. My parents helped me by incorporating the Psalms into my evening routine, which dispelled the fear that gripped me before bed. Recently, during a Bible study, a parent asked which Psalms would help calm his son, who had frequent nightmares. Owing to my experience and theological background, … Read more
I love sharing a chapter in the book of Psalms every week when we meet for bible study before praying, a habit I picked in Theology school. Last week, some members wanted to know what God says about respect in the book of Psalms They wanted to teach their kids to be respectful to God … Read more
Reading the Bible has been my favorite pastime activity since my days in theology school. I am often drawn to the Book of Psalms, especially when my mind feels cloudy, and I wish to remind myself of God’s Peace. As a result, I’ve become quite familiar with the many psalms that speak of this kind … Read more