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 […]
A busy mama poured out her frustrations about the endless daily grind, feeling like her efforts rarely add up to real productivity. “Yes, I want to contribute to my local church, learn a new skill, start a small business, join the gym, join art classes, etc., but I barely have enough time to finish my […]
My friend rarely reached out for help. We cherished every moment we got to pray, yet that year brought trials. The enemy kept us on our toes, battling from every side. Remember, behind every screen are real people facing real struggles and holding on to real faith. If you love to pray, you might notice […]
The familiar whirlwind of morning: backpacks stuffed, breakfast sizzling, kids hustled to school, errands lined up, the business day looming, and chores that never seem to end. Day after day, the same rhythm plays on. Parenting never pauses. To-do lists torn and tossed, scraps and messes waiting, birthdays to organise, events filling the calendar. And […]
‘I just want to know what the wooden chips in the bowl were. I have seen you eat those,’ he said. My eyes widened in surprise at the young man’s question. ‘What do you mean?’ I asked, eager to clear up any misunderstanding. ‘Please don’t be embarrassed. I don’t know what it is’. He replied. […]
“Praying” is what I learnt from my grandma. She would perch on her bed, even in the stillness of early morning, softly calling out each of our names and those of others in prayer. What touched my young heart most was her unwavering consistency and gentle patience as she prayed. Honestly, I used to wonder […]
