Category: Bible Passage
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Ko e feinga pē: All we can do is TRY!
Life is such a battle for many. No matter what communities we live in rich or poor we all have our own challenges. Growing up there are several words or phrases you constantly hear from your parents, grandparents and Tongan society. Ko e fonua masiva (Tonga is a poor country). Ako ke lahi. Study hard.…
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Sunday School questions: Fehu‘i mo e tali
One of the few memories I have of Sunday school back in the Kingdom is the fehu’i mo e tali that kids learn at Siasi Tonga Tau’ataina. I loved hearing it because the answers were always said back in a tune chant like manner which made it easy for kids to learn off by heart. Here…
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Tongan bible verse: Mātiu 7:7-8
A great tip to learning Tongan is comparing bible passages in English & Tongan. Kids learn Tongan by reciting bible verses and hymns durnig Faka-Mē or White Sunday in May which is a great way to pick up vocabulary. Here is a visual of a well known bible passage Matthew 7:7-8. Simply compare the verse and recite by…
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Prince of Peace: Aisea 9:6
A beautiful passage in the bible, reminding us the reason for the season. Isaiah: 9:6 For there has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father,…
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