What happens when God's glory departs? In 1 Samuel 4, Israel lost everything in a single day - 30,000 soldiers, their leaders, and the Ark of God - all because they treated God's presence like a lucky charm while living in disobedience. Are we making the same mistakes today? Is there an area in your life where 'Ichabod' (the glory has departed) might be written? Discover how to ensure God's presence remains at the center of your life.

Age, position, education—none of these determine who God speaks to. Young Samuel heard God's voice while the high priest remained in silence. What made the difference? Discover the four keys to hearing God speak in your life. Are you positioning yourself to hear, or could something be blocking His voice? Join us as we unpack timeless principles from Samuel's first divine encounter that can transform your relationship with God today!

Are you surrounded by spiritual darkness? In First Samuel 2, God reveals that even when religious leaders were corrupt and the people despised worship, He maintained a glimmer of light through young Samuel. No religious heritage or activity can replace a genuine relationship with God. Where has He positioned YOU to be light in the darkness today?

What if your greatest pain could become your most powerful testimony? Hannah's journey from barrenness to blessing wasn't just about getting what she wanted—it was about discovering who God is even in the waiting. Her face changed before her circumstances did. Could yours? 

Hannah's story in 1 Samuel reveals a woman who endured seven deep hurts, including barrenness, cultural shame, a second wife in her home, and verbal abuse. Despite her husband's insensitivity and even the priest's misjudgment, Hannah turned to honest, heartfelt prayer. Through pouring out her pain before God, she found remarkable peace before her circumstances changed. Her journey teaches us that hurting people hurt people, that we should avoid making assumptions about others, and that true hope emerges not when our problems disappear, but when we trust God's sovereignty in the midst of our pain.

Who's influencing you, and who are YOU influencing? The Book of First Samuel shows how four very different people—a priest, a prophet, a politician, and a poet—changed the course of a nation through their influence. God is still working through ordinary people today! Discover how ancient stories of faith, failure, and redemption reveal God's sovereignty even in our darkest moments and point directly to Jesus. Ready to understand your own influence and see God's hand in your story?

Andrew, though not the most prominent disciple, left a powerful legacy of consistently bringing people to Jesus. In all three instances where he appears in John's Gospel, Andrew is connecting others with Christ - his brother Peter, a boy with lunch, and a group of Greeks seeking Jesus. This pattern reveals Andrew's heart and provides a model for Christians today. Following his example involves looking for divine appointments, leaving comfort zones, loving lost people, starting conversations, finding common interests, and naturally introducing spiritual topics. Until his death on an X-shaped cross, Andrew remained committed to introducing others to Jesus, challenging us to consider who in our lives needs that same introduction.

Bringing people to Jesus is exemplified in Andrew's life, who consistently connected others with Christ despite living in Peter's shadow. The feeding of the 5,000 teaches us four essential steps for spiritual impact: start with what you have, give it to Jesus, follow His instructions, and trust Him for results. This miracle, recorded in all four Gospels, demonstrates how Jesus uses ordinary people to distribute spiritual nourishment. With compassion for others and by looking beyond our limited resources, we can make a significant impact when we keep returning to Jesus daily, offering whatever we have for His multiplication.

Andrew, often overshadowed by his brother Peter, exemplifies what authentic discipleship looks like. Though mentioned only 12 times in Scripture, Andrew consistently brought others to Jesus. He was spiritually hungry, humble, and hopeful—qualities that made him effective in his mission. Andrew teaches us that true followers of Jesus don't just believe but actively participate in bringing others to Him. His example reminds us that we don't need to be in the spotlight to make an eternal difference; we simply need to invite others to 'come with me' to meet Jesus.