I Samuel 1:15 ‘But Hannah replied, “No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.”‘ Hannah understood why she was so […]

I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing,” To pray without ceasing implies that we should learn to be conscious of God being with us. Depending on our concept of God, this may be comforting, awkward, painful, and so on. Depending on […]

I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing,” This is another item in the list inwhich Paul encourages the believers to have as part of their lifestyle. This passage is easily misunderstood. It’s not referring to focused prayer. Those are times in […]

I Samuel 1:12-14 “Now it came about, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli was watching her mouth. As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. […]

Thessalonians 5:16 “Rejoice always.” This charge is given amongst a list of how we are to conduct ourselves in life and relationships. Prior to this Paul spoke of not repaying evil for evil. This goes against our instinctive response. When […]

I Samuel 1:11 ‘She made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then […]

I Samuel 1:11 ‘She made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then […]

I Thessalonians 5:15 “See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.” We have a natural inclination to want to get back at someone […]

I Samuel 1:10 “She, greatly distressed, prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly.” As we have looked at Hannah these last few entries we have seen her at a low point in her life. All are with children around her […]

I Thessalonians 5:14 “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” Paul lists four groups of people that have need of attention: the unruly, the faint hearted, the weak and everyone […]