Bible Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-8, John 4:24 We wove through the bustling streets, sidestepping crowds and passing eager sellers and hurried buyers. The sun blazed overhead, its heat pressing down on our weary bodies. Armed with bottles of chilled water, we pressed on, grateful for each cool sip. Every so often, we paused to […]

Get the previous two summaries: 1 Samuel HERE and HERE. King Saul was always the striking figure, admired for his looks. He fixated on every word, action, and opinion swirling around him. A relentless people-pleaser, he chose the crowd over his Creator every time. That weakness snatched the Kingdom from his hands. When God gives […]

1 Samuel Part 2: Samuel 6-10 If you missed the 1 Samuel 1-5 article, go HERE. Do you know why the hand of God was so heavy on the Philistines all the days of Samuel? Because Samuel stood as a mighty intercessor Pause and reflect on this: Are you standing in the gap for your […]

I pulled out this stack of postcards I had received from my sweet friends in the US. They were so inviting, especially the one with a cute doggie photo cover. I spent a couple of minutes admiring the cover page. Before long, I realised I had wasted valuable time sitting there, rubbing my fingers over […]

I believed I understood patience—until a trip to the mechanic proved me wrong. “You know what, madam, until you get the car fixed, don’t drive anything close to average speed!” Huh! I was stunned. Imagine crawling along the road at a snail’s pace, waiting for the day we could finally fix the car. How do […]

1 Samuel 1-5 (Study Summary) Even the most spiritual people might not grasp your struggles. Sometimes, your heartfelt words may seem empty to others. Like Eli, people may misunderstand you, but God always understands your heart. Hannah kept pressing forward, returning to Shiloh year after year. She never gave up on God or abandoned the […]