Every Sunday, as a minister at my local church, I conduct Christian symbolism classes. They are great ways of teaching my congregation how everyday items have spiritual meaning in not only Christianity but other faiths. When one of my students suggested I cover bananas in my next session, I knew it would be an interesting … Read more
On the 2nd Sunday of the year 2023, I was conversing with a fresh graduate from the university after church service. She told me that she had seen a dragonfly, and the spirit moved her to research the meaning of a dragonfly. It was not a new topic to me because I had learned more … Read more
The beauty of studying the bible is uncovering hidden meanings behind some terms and numbers. In my 15 years as a Christian, I only took in the surface-level meaning of the scripture, and it wasn’t until I noticed how some words, phrases, or numbers are used more than others that I took my Bible study … Read more
Last week, as I was preparing Bible study notes for the youths, I decided to be a little practical. I was going to preach about change and transformation, and the one thing that came to mind was the Butterfly. A butterfly is a symbolic creature because of its metamorphoses, and it was helpful in my … Read more
A few months ago, something interesting happened that I would like to share with you. While walking from church, I came across three feathers with three colors that aligned with my path at three locations. I first came across a white feather a few meters from the church. After walking for about five minutes, I … Read more
During last Sunday’s Bible study, we happened to go through the book of Genesis in the Bible. I led the Bible study to discuss and deliberate on the floods during Noah’s time and what they meant for us. I was amazed at the nuggets I gathered from my Bible study mates, but one question kept … Read more
A few weeks ago, my friend came to my house at around ten, and I could see the panic on his face. I was curious to know what had happened, and he informed me that an owl was howling on his fence for over three hours, and it didn’t stop or go away. I suggested … Read more
As a minister with a special fascination for anything related to ecology, I love tying in animal-related content with my weekly Sunday School lessons. It keeps the kids interested and gives them a broader, deeper understanding of the faith. Last week, when I told them to think of Biblical meanings of a turtle, I was … Read more
Since I was born again and accepted Jesus Christ as my savior, I have focused on studying the Bible to learn more about the kingdom of God. From Genesis to Revelations, I have read several Bible verses that have uncovered several mysteries. As a bird enthusiast, I have been keenly identifying verses about birds intending … Read more
Lions are iconic in numerous cultures, and the Middle Eastern culture where the Bible is based is no exception – throughout my reading of the Bible, I noticed lions featuring prominently in both the Old and New Testaments. In my view, these animals are some of my favorite creatures, as they have a majestic quality … Read more