What exactly is prayer? One view is that prayer is just talking to God as you would to anyone. But there is one major difference. When talking to God, we cannot see, hear or touch Him. In my view, prayer is about engaging in a relationship with God. And how we relate to God will…

Christian history is peppered with people who are acknowledged as Spiritual Giants. Some are known for providing theological insights that shaped the development of the Church. Their writings not only impacted the Church but also the world. Examples of such persons would be Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin. For some, their total focus and…

When I reflect on the life of Jesus, I am amazed at his teachings, feats and most importantly, his commitment to the Father. At the same time, what equally amazes me is the way he relates to people, whether it is to heal a leper, raise the dead (Lazarus), celebrate in festivities, dine with sinners…

Recently, I reflected on the question, “What has Christianity done for the world?” The following came to my mind: At the start of my reflection, I asked myself the question, “What has Christianity done for the world?” However, the more important question should be, “What will I do for Jesus so as to make a…

Who is the wisest man in the Old Testament? While many candidates come to mind, King Solomon must rank as a strong contender. When he began his reign as king of Israel, he was granted any wish by God. Instead of asking for a long life or the demise of his enemies, he asked for…

Investors scour the earth for assets to buy or trade. Their objective is to accumulate wealth so as to attain financial security, or gain status or power. In fact, the investment community has created all kinds of assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens although some traditional asset classes like real property and equities still hold…

Fear and worry dominate many people’s lives. Some are concerned about their financial security, others worry about their children’s well-being and many worry about their health. And the list goes on …. For Christians, Joshua 1:1-9 addresses the issue of worrying in a welcoming manner. Verse 9 states, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong…

If your superior were to give you a command to carry out a task that soundedfar-fetched, incredulous, and would subject you to social ridicule andderision, what would you do? Would you carry out the task?Well, this was the situation that Noah found himself in when he wascommanded by God to build the ark in a…