Category: Lives that Speak

Why study the life of Mary?In a world that seeks greatness through titles, fame, and power... God chose a humble young woman from a small town to carry the Savior of the world in her womb.Mary didn’t preach in public squares. She didn’t perform miracles. But she opened her heart, trusted in the impossible, and embraced the mystery with faith.Studying her life is not an act of worship—it’s an act of honor. It’s learning that true faith is lived in the ordinary, and that the greatest privilege is to be available for God’s plan, even when we don’t fully understand it.Brief BiographyName: Mary (Miryam in Hebrew, meaning “beloved by God” or “rebellious with purpose”) Parents: Not mentioned in the Bible (tradition names them Joachim and Anne) Hometown: Nazareth of Galilee…

Why study the life of Joseph? Some stories move us… Others teach us to trust when we understand nothing. Joseph’s life was a journey of dreams, betrayals, slavery, silence, promises… and faithfulness. God didn’t speak to him with thunder or anoint him with oil. But He walked with him through every dark step until He lifted him high—without Joseph ever seeking the spotlight. Studying his story teaches us that pain does not cancel purpose, and that God writes the most beautiful pages out of brokenness. Brief Biography Name: Joseph (Yôsef in Hebrew, “may He add” or “God adds”) Father: Jacob Mother: Rachel, Jacob’s beloved wife Place of origin: Canaan (his family’s land) Birth: Around 1915 B.C. Death: Around 1805 B.C., in Egypt, at 110 years old (Genesis 50:26) Wife: Asenath,…

Why study the life of John? Some follow Jesus with their minds. Others, with emotion. But John followed Him with his heart. John was not the most impulsive, nor the most rational. He was the closest. He stood beside Jesus in moments of glory… and in moments of pain. He leaned his head on the Master’s chest and was the only one of the twelve who remained at the cross. Studying John is discovering that love transforms character, and that closeness to Christ produces a life that shines—even in exile. Brief Biography Name: John (Yôḥānān in Hebrew, meaning “The Lord has been gracious”) Father: Zebedee Mother: Likely Salome Brother: James (James the Greater) Original profession: Fisherman on the Sea of Galilee Birth: Around 6–10 A.D. Death: Around 100 A.D., possibly…

Why study the life of David? Some lives inspire us because of their greatness. Others, because of their humility. And some—like David’s—because of their transparency. David was not perfect. He fell, he sinned, he wept… but he always returned to God. He is one of the most human figures in the entire Bible: a shepherd, king, poet, warrior, musician, father, sinner, and worshiper. Studying his life teaches us that God is not looking for appearances, but for the heart, and that genuine brokenness is more powerful than any façade of perfection. Brief Biography Name: David (Dāwīḏ in Hebrew), meaning “beloved” Father: Jesse, from the tribe of Judah Place of origin: Bethlehem Birth: Around 1040 B.C. Death: Around 970 B.C., at the age of 70, after reigning for 40 years (2…

Why study the life of Moses? Sometimes we feel incapable. Insecure. We carry a heavy past, stumble over our words, or feel paralyzed by fear. And yet, God calls people like that. Because He’s not looking for perfect voices—He’s looking for willing hearts. Studying the life of Moses is seeing how God can transform the most insecure into a leader, the most hunted into a deliverer, and the weakest into a faithful servant. It shows us that history isn’t written by comfort, but by obedience. Brief Biography Name: Moses (Mosheh in Hebrew) — Meaning: “drawn out of the waters” Parents: Amram and Jochebed, from the tribe of Levi Birth: Around 1520 B.C., in Egypt Death: At 120 years old, on Mount Nebo, without entering the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34:5) Wife:…

Why study the life of Jesus? There are people who changed history... And then there’s Jesus, who changed eternity. We’re not talking about a mere prophet, a moral teacher, or a revolutionary leader or religious symbol. Jesus is the center of the universe, the Savior of the world, the Son of God made flesh. Studying His life is not about getting to know a character— It’s about encountering the One who loved us first. It’s knowing that God Himself chose to walk our streets, speak our language, feel our pain—and He did it all out of love. It’s looking up to heaven and realizing that heaven came down. Brief Biography Name: Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) — Meaning: “Yahweh saves” Earthly parents: Mary (virgin mother) and Joseph (legal father) Birth: Around…

An Introduction to a New Series of Christian Biographies Sometimes, to understand how God is working in our lives today, we need to look back… Back to those who walked with Him through valleys and mountaintops. Men and women who believed, struggled, fell, and rose again. Real people, with pain, fear, and questions—yet who still chose to trust. This new series is born from a deep desire to honor those lives— Not to idolize them, but to learn from them. Because every story of faith reminds us that the God of yesterday is the same today, and that He still writes eternal stories through ordinary people. We begin at the roots: the biblical characters In the upcoming articles, we will explore the lives of men and women in the Bible…