For a long time, many Christians, including myself, associated the Books of Psalms with David. In fact, some of my theology students thought that David was the only author of these books. I wasn’t surprised by this but instead used my theological knowledge to enlighten them on the truth. Our discussion started with answering the … Read more
During my theology class, last week, the class representative asked if any of the Psalms were written by Moses. He had read an article talking about the Psalms by Moses and was intrigued since he thought David was the sole author of The book of Psalms. This raised more questions in the class like which … Read more
During a discussion among friends, one of my friends remarked on how the book of Psalms was among the longest in the Old Testament. He was curious to know when the Book was written. His remark intrigued the rest of the group and they raised more concerns like why the book was written in the … Read more
I was teaching my theology students how to use the Book of Psalms to pray when one student asked me which was the best Psalm to use when seeking God’s help. The question brought to mind Psalm 109, which was among the first chapters I studied in depth and memorized by heart in the Book … Read more
During a talk show on local radio last week, a topic about the meaning of salvation to Jehovah’s Witness was brought up for discussion. After a few minutes, the moderators were on fire as everyone had a different view on the topic. Being one of the moderators with deep knowledge of Jehovah’s Witness culture and … Read more
My friends and I often ask each other Bible-related questions for fun and to pass the time. In our previous “question and answer” session, one of them asked who the author of Psalms 42 is. This topic sparked a heated debate with varying answers. As a theologian, I’ve studied many books in the Bible including … Read more
I am not one to take naps in the middle of the day. However, a few days ago, I decided to take a power nap to rejuvenate. The moment I closed my eyes, I began running away from an ostrich. This gigantic bird obviously caught up with me and began attacking me. Instead of getting … Read more
I always pack luggage when traveling, so when I dreamed about it, I did not put much thought into the dream and dismissed it as an inner longing for a vacation. However, this dream recurred, and this time, I was packing my items in a hurry. As a theologian, I know God communicates through dreams, … Read more
I like watching documentaries, and recently, I watched one about volcanos in Hawaii. The violence and the destruction caused caught my attention, and I wondered if God could communicate using such phenomena. Although volcanos are natural creations, as a theologian, I couldn’t help but wonder if they had any biblical and spiritual meanings. Therefore, I … Read more
A few months ago, I dreamed about growing vegetables. The dream was vivid, and since I wasn’t a farmer, I decided to investigate its meaning. I called and asked my grandmother what the dream meant, and she explained that, according to our culture, it meant I had the desire to explore new projects. This school … Read more