I have always had the biggest sweet tooth, but I never understood why. Growing up, my mother would reward us with cookies and fruit candy when my brother and I excelled in school. I didn’t know it then, but subconsciously, I learned that sugar was a sort of reward. I mean, she wouldn’t let us … Read more
Being raised by Christian parents exposed me to many biblical traditions and knowledge at an early age. During my circumcision, my parents told me that this practice was not only necessary and great for my health but also that Jesus Christ, the son of God, went through the same rite of passage. I was pretty … Read more
Last Sunday, during our weekly bible study, one group member posed a question we were to discuss amongst ourselves. The member wanted to know if yeast has appeared in the Bible and how the people used it. After our discussion, I learned so much about yeast and found a few bible verses about it. You … Read more
Being a born-again Christian, I know that the Bible is full of deep and intricate symbolism, and the word Onyx is one of them. Onyx is a profoundly symbolic concept used throughout the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New, to illustrate the nature of God and his purposes for humanity. As a frequent … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I enjoy studying ancient civilizations in the Bible and the symbolism attached to them. I find it exciting to watch God work through the lives of those who’ve gone before us. Next to ancient Egypt, I enjoy studying the Mesopotamian civilization. Once a global superpower, this ancient civilization is now remembered … Read more
The Bible is full of symbols, and though it took me years to understand the meaning behind some of the most common words and phrases, I now appreciate the hidden meaning behind them. Cotton, for example, is mentioned a few times in the Old Testament. So, what does cotton symbolize in the Bible? In this … Read more
As a long-time Bible student, one of my favorite books is Genesis because it retells the origins of Israel and links these origins to the modern world. However, I noticed that many people had difficult questions about different characters in the book, including the story of Leah and why her life turned out the way … Read more
With over a decade’s experience in the Christian Ministry, I find the Veil intriguing. It is one of the most significant symbols in the Bible and is even used today in weddings and the Tabernacles in the Catholic Church. So, why is the Veil associated with sacredness? It might symbolize secrecy or modesty, but what … Read more
I have always enjoyed my wife’s cooking, and sometimes I hang around the kitchen to get a few tips on how she makes most of our meals. I asked her the secret to her delicious meals, and one of the ingredients she mentioned was vinegar. As a Christian passionate about the word of God, I … Read more
One of the most surprising things I learned about God through studying the bible for all these 15 years is that while God is a merciful and loving God who forgives and extends grace to his people, He is also a vengeful God who exerts his judgment in different ways. Lightning presents as one form … Read more