Christ in medicine

I remember while growing up in Nigeria, I learned a nursery rhyme titled “Solomon Grundy.” It goes like this: Solomon Grundy, Born on a Monday, Christened on Tuesday, Married on Wednesday, Took ill on Thursday, Grew worse on Friday, Died on Saturday, Buried on Sunday, This is the end Of Solomon Grundy. I remember pondering […]

The story of the Great Wall of China is often told, a monumental structure built over several dynasties and spanning thousands of miles. Its primary purpose was to protect Chinese states and empires from nomadic invaders from the north. This gigantic edifice, renowned for its architectural prowess and stamina, still stands to this day. Interestingly,

In the Bible, we often see Christ moving from place to place, touching lives and causing profound change. However, there is a notable instance where a certain woman shifts this dynamic, a story recounted in three of the synoptic gospels(Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, and Luke 8:43-48). This is the tale of the woman with the

The phrase “the disciple whom Jesus loved” is mentioned six times in the Gospel of John, but nowhere else in the New Testament. It’s intriguing that the author of this Gospel, traditionally believed to be John himself, is the one who documents this unique expression. No other disciple confirms this claim, suggesting it was John’s

When I first created my website, I didn’t post anything for over six months. Eventually, I took the bold step of putting up a post – I was so relieved! After that, I only posted when I felt like it, but this inconsistent approach was not taking me anywhere. Realizing the need for a change,

In the aftermath of World War II, a curious and tragic phenomenon emerged among the Japanese’ prisoners of war. These men, who had endured prolonged starvation and severe malnutrition, faced fatal outcomes upon reintroduction to rich food. Surprisingly, some died as a result. This unsettling discovery led to the identification of a medical condition known

Did you know that people are more likely to die from a heart attack on Monday? This finding was presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in 2023. That gives you another reason to hate Mondays. But what does this statistic have to do with anything? In the bible, there are three remarkable instances

In 2023, the International Renewable Energy Agency published a report stating that “Nigeria leads Africa as the highest importer of generators and is also one of the largest importers worldwide.” One popular generator in Nigeria is nicknamed ‘Tiger Gen‘, derived from the name of the company that manufactures it. While the company offers a variety

In Matthew 5, we read the first Sermon Jesus ever preached, famously known as “The Beatitudes”. Among the profound teachings, Jesus uses metaphors to elucidate our identity. Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world.” Consider this fun fact: In the natural world, there are three prominent sources of light: the sun, the moon,

In Mark 6:48, we find a powerful moment of divine intervention. The passage recounts how Jesus observed his disciples struggling against a fierce storm while rowing on the lake. Despite seeing their distress, Jesus initially seemed intent on passing by them. Picture the scene: It’s the early hours of the day, around 3 AM, and