Part of being in the Christian ministry is addressing what would otherwise be considered superstitious beliefs. When I was undertaking religious studies, a few of my friends brought up the issue of flies in the house and what it meant. Their views sparked my curiosity, and I wondered if there were prophetic meanings of flies … Read more
Last month, my mom was going through a trying time; she was unwell. It was challenging for the whole family, especially since my siblings and I were far apart. However, we are connected in heart and Spirit. We prayed to God to seek mom’s healing, for we trust and believe in His power. I knew … Read more
I often hear spiritual people into manifesting and meditation talk about messages from the candle flame. Some people cannot pray without candles, and I have heard many religious people talk about a high candle flame. So one time, I heard a conversation between two ladies as I was scrolling through Facebook; they were talking about … Read more
One Bible story that fascinates me is that of Hezekiah; it’s a story of inspiration and has been my leading light whenever my faith has faltered. He is known for his great deeds and that he never gave up on God, but did Hezekiah go to heaven? But there is a lot more that I’m … Read more
Lazarus’ story always intrigues me. As a follower of Christ, my belief in him grows stronger as I remember he was able to bring Lazarus back to life. However, some parts of the story have left me with questions. One of them that has had me doing a lot of research is; did Lazarus go … Read more
Lately, I have been reviewing different topics from the Bible. I have had a keen interest in the Prophets and their fate after death. My point of reference has been on Prophet Elisha, who succeeded Prophet Elijah, a great prophet of his times. Since Elijah was taken to heaven by God, I have been curious … Read more
I’ve learned that the question of whether the prophet Elijah went to heaven has been the subject of much discussion and debate throughout history. This question arises from the story of Elijah’s miraculous departure from earth in a whirlwind, which is recorded in the Old Testament. Since this was my favorite passage in Sunday school, … Read more
I attended church last Sunday, and I was intrigued by the story of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, who were priests to the people of Israel. They were responsible for keeping all the furnishings and instruments in the tabernacle and performing priestly duties such as offering sacrifices … Read more
Even though I was pretty much brought up in and have lived in the church, there are a few things that I struggle to understand. While I’ve read the Bible cover-to-cover, I often wonder about the Old Testament teachings and beliefs. The question I keep asking is, ‘did Old Testament believers go to heaven? In … Read more
The 12 apostles are among the most significant figures in Christianity. Growing up, their different experiences and teachings shaped my walk of faith. I always wondered whether they all made it to heaven, with Judas betraying Jesus and Peter denying Him. Given their significance, it’s natural to wonder whether they went to heaven and what … Read more