Whether knowingly or unknowingly, we are always looking for the approval of others. We want to be told we were right or that we did a terrific job. We desire to be complemented by our supervisors and colleagues and we desire the praise of our family members. But as we...

Proverbs 31 is a chapter that describes the qualities of a virtuous woman. It is a chapter that has long been celebrated and used in the church as a guide for women who aspire to lead a life of integrity, purpose, and service.  The Portrait of a Virtuous Woman Here...

In 2014, a new book referred to as the lost gospel emerged. The book quickly made headlines due to its radical claim that Jesus Christ had children. This notion elicited sharp reactions and heated debates in Christianity with most vehemently denying the assertion...

God wants you to be happy. In Pslams 35:27, he says that takes pleasure in the prosperity of his servants. We also know from John 10:10 that God wants you to enjoy everyday life. One way of achieving the abundant life that God wants for you is by being in a godly...

Traditionally, the olive tree was, and still is an important tree in Israel. For starters, olive oil had many uses ranging from cooking a delicious meal, applying it on the skin to protect it from the dry winds of the wilderness,  using lamps as a fuel source to light...

When speaking through the prophet Isaiah, God promises to always give divine direction to his people. He says that whether you go to the right or the left, you can be sure of hearing God’s voice directing you on the path you should take (Isaiah 30:21). But what...

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalms 22:3 Psalms 22 is a prophetic Psalm that foretells the suffering of the coming Messiah. The Psalm opens by portraying how the Messiah would be abandoned but interestingly, the statement of praise...

Numbers hold a special place in the Bible, with each one carrying symbolic and spiritual meanings beyond their numerical value. From the sacred number seven, representing completion and perfection, to the number forty, symbolizing testing and purification, biblical...

Faith is one of the most important topics in the Bible. In Hebrews 11:6, the Bible makes it clear that one cannot please God without faith. However, faith is often at a tug of war with fear. Whenever you decide to start walking by faith, the enemy will almost always...

The word shalom is pretty much mainstream in modern society. We use it as a greeting and as a benediction in Christian gatherings. But shalom is not just another pretty word like “hello” or “howdy.” It carries a deeper spiritual significance.  What Shalom Means in the...

The location of hell is specifically stated in the Bible. However, hell is a supernatural place so you cannot locate it with a GPS receiver or a physical map. Several scriptures insinuate that hell is beneath/down/below. This means that hell is beneath the earth. So...

Apostle James issues a clarion call in his New Testament epistle - draw near to God and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). It is comforting to imagine that if you take the initiative, God is willing to draw closer to you. This is what makes the Christian faith so...