As a minister, I am tasked with serving my congregation in many facets. This includes during times of worry and mental stress. If I told you most of these difficult times usually involved the sickness of the individual or a close relative, that would not be shocking. But how about if I told you many … 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
Many myths and misconceptions surround nuns, priests, and other religious people in the Catholic Church. It has always been a fascinating concept to me, mainly because I grew up Catholic. I have always wondered what it takes to become a consecrated nun. So, how do you become a nun in the Catholic Church? In this … Read more
The world is full of evil. As a Minister who began my Christian journey in the Catholic Church, I believe holy water can be very powerful. Many of my catholic friends have used it to protect their loved ones against evil. While this concept is not new, many Christians have yet to learn how to … Read more
Growing up, attending church was compulsory since I was raised in a family of pastors. I once visited my cousins, who were Catholics, on a weekend when I was 8 years old, and they asked me to accompany them to their church. This was my first time seeing people being sprinkled with holy water. So, … Read more
Having been a Christian with 15 years in Christian ministry, I am always invited to attend other missions held by different churches. Recently, I was honored to attend a mission organized by a Catholic church, and I was curious to attend and learn a few things from the mission. During one of the sermons, I … Read more
I attend a non-denominational church, and I’ve been meaning to invite one of my Catholic friends since I attended their service last Sunday. I enjoyed the hymns and worship, as well as the priest’s sermon and thought it would be a good idea if she saw things from my perspective. However, I am skeptical. Can … 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
Growing up in a Christian background, prayer was something that I picked up when I was quite young. However, my parents were quite religious and believed in praying loud. This is something that I have had to unlearn along the way as I grow in my spirituality. I have done the unlearning by reading the … Read more