When I was young, I enjoyed going camping with my father. One of the things that he taught me during such trips was how to build a fire. Today, I am a pastor and born-again Christian passionate about bible reading. The other day, I was led to the story of Moses and the burning bush, … Read more
As a born-again Christian with 15 years of experience in the Christian Ministry, I have come to realize that the Bible uses metaphors to give different meanings. Therefore, I have started to be careful when interpreting the Bible. Recently, I have noticed that I keep reading Bible verses with the word axe in them. Therefore, … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I find great meaning in the various fruits mentioned throughout the Bible. One fruit that stands out to me, in particular, is the pomegranate. This vibrant and delicious fruit is mentioned numerous times in the scripture. Today we seek to examine the various references to the pomegranate in the Bible to … Read more
As a Christian, I have grown up hearing the word bread mentioned in the Bible. At first, I always took it superficially as the food we consume, but as I grew in age and ministry, I gained a better and deeper understanding of it. As I read the Bible over the years, I noticed bread … Read more
Last week, my pastor reached out to me and informed me that I would be leading the teachings in our church, and my main topic was the Ark of the Covenant that God had given to the Israelites. I knew I had to research and learn more about this topic, as I knew it was … Read more
Ever since I was born again and joined the ministry, I have had a soft spot for new Christians who want to accept Jesus Christ just like I did. These Christians usually come to Jesus Christ with heavy burdens that must be settled. Some have narrated their tough experiences outside the world while facing challenges … Read more
Growing up, my mother’s favorite piece of jewelry was a sterling silver necklace that had a single, dainty pearl hanging from it. She always wore it, and I somehow knew it was very special to her. One day, I asked her about it, and the response I got stuck with me. My mother said, “Because … Read more
As a born-again Christian, born and raised in a family of pastors, I have always been curious about some words used in the Bible. I learned that some words have hidden meanings and are used metaphorically. Recently, while reading the Bible, I noticed the word fat and realized it has been used in many verses. … Read more
As a theologian and Christian, I often find myself trying to find biblical meanings in almost everything. I was preparing a sermon on humility for the congregation, and the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet came to mind. One of the major questions that I wanted my congregation to understand clearly was, “What does … Read more
As an avid reader of the Bible, I’m often amazed by how God used his creation to communicate different messages to his people. One of the most common elements God used to convey his messages was water. This has led me to wonder about one thing: “What does water symbolize in the Bible?” In this … Read more