“The husband, Elkanah, went up with all his household to offer the yearly sacrifice to Adonai and fulfill his vow.  But Hannah did not go up, explaining to her husband, ‘Not till the child has been weaned. Then I will bring him, so that he can appear before Adonai and live there forever.‘“-1 Samuel 1:21-22 […]

“She conceived; and in due time she gave birth to a son, whom she named Sh’mu’el, “because I asked Adonai for him.”” -1 Samuel 1:20 If you’re a parent with children, I gotta question for you. Before your son or daughter was born, how did you decide to name him or her? Did you go […]

“She replied, ‘May your servant find favor in your sight.’ So the woman went on her way, and she ate, and her face was no longer sad.  They got up early in the morning and worshipped before Adonai, then returned and came to their house in Ramah.”-1 Samuel 1:18-19 I want you to notice something […]

“She prayed for a long time before Adonai; and as she did so, ‘Eli was watching her mouth.  Hannah was speaking in her heart — her lips moved, but her voice could not be heard — so ‘Eli thought she was drunk.”-1 Samuel 1:12-13 Gotta question for you? When was the last time you prayed? […]

“Eli said to her, ‘How long are you going to stay drunk? Stop drinking your wine!’  But Hannah answered, ‘No, my lord, I am a very unhappy woman. I have not drunk either wine or other strong liquor; rather, I’ve been pouring out my soul before Adonai.’”-1 Samuel 1:14-15 When Eli saw Hannah pouring her […]