As the calendar turns and a new year is upon us, many of us are inspired to make resolutions—promises to ourselves about how we’ll change, grow, or improve. This tradition, rooted in hope and renewal, finds a fascinating parallel in the biblical story of Hannah and her promise concerning Samuel. Hannah’s Vow: A Promise Born of Deep Desire In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah is introduced as a woman burdened by sorrow, longing for a child. Her prayers are fervent and heartfelt. In her angui

Date: After the dream Location: Bethlehem I was shattered. Mary—my betrothed—was found to be with child. I knew it was not mine. I wrestled with betrayal and shame, yet I could not bring myself to expose her. I resolved to divorce her quietly ( Matthew 1:19 ). But that night, as I slept, a messenger of the Lord came to me in a dream. He said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” ( Matt

Once there was a girl named Grace, adopted as a baby by a loving woman named Miriam. For years, they were inseparable—Grace’s laughter filled their home, and Miriam’s gentle wisdom guided her through childhood. But as Grace grew older, she began to drift away. New friends, new interests, and the lure of the world pulled her from the warmth of her mother’s embrace. Phone calls became rare, visits even rarer, until they were almost strangers living separate lives. One night, Gr

Moral The moral law reflects God’s eternal standards—rooted in His character and fulfilled in Christ. Exodus 20:1–17  – The Ten...

Everyone has heard of Noah’s arc. It tells of a time when man had become so corrupt that God decided to cleanse the earth with a great...

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a parable that speaks to the heart of our human desires and priorities. He says: "Again, the...

In the beginning, God looked upon Adam and said, “It is not good that the man should be alone”  ( Genesis 2:18 ). So, He created Eve—not...

A Journey Home I was wandering in the wilderness, disoriented and uncertain, each step heavy with exhaustion. The dense trees and endless...

We often face the challenge of choosing between God's word and what the world tells us. In Romans 12:2  Got tells us:  "Do not conform to...

I have noted over the years that my wife, Sally, is the queen of flowery.  When she prays, she fluffs everything up and makes her words...

Lord, please forgive them. (Luke 23:34) Jesus was on the cross.  He had been beaten and was now covered with blood.  Despite all that we...

In a small village, there lived a young man named Sam, known for his unwavering faith in God. When a severe drought struck the village,...

NOW They were on their way.  She was a bit scared. She had never done this before. He could see that and pushed the car a bit faster. ...

Well, the holidays are coming, it is cold outside. Kind of like the calm before the storm. There seems to be a lot of crazy things going...

God is love but God is a just God.  This means he is consistent. Justice is mandatory. You can’t sin, put it from your mind, and think...

I am the ruler of all the world. (John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11 )  I have been accused of many things but most people are coming around to my...

We all know some. How about Putin? How about the illegal aliens that have raped and killed?  How about the guy who cut you off in...

Many people avoid Religion because they are upset with God.  The big question is “Why do bad things happen to good people?”  It seems as...

The Bible says that broad is the path that leads to destruction. (Matthew 7:13-14) This analogy makes a person think that most people...

There came a point in time when God gave man children. (Genesis 4:1) And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and...