Samuel grieves. He fears. He makes assumptions. Samuel is profoundly human. Yes, even Samuel, what a relief. I want to sit with Samuel for a moment because it’s easy to forget that the great heroes of Scripture were not immune to disappointment. Samuel was a prophet unlike any other. Scripture tells us that not one … Continue reading Revealed Part 1 | 1 Samuel 16
I read the Lord is not restrained by pain that I may hold By blood or death or truth or means, by things that i’ve been told He is not restrained by weakness, not restrained by might, He is not restrained by what may come Or things that don’t seem right, The Lord is not … Continue reading Unrestrained | Kim Blenkhorn
What Saul teaches us in this portion of Scripture is that poor leadership, focused inward rather than outward toward the people, will often lead people into sin. For these kinds of leaders, being obeyed becomes more important than guiding others to obey God. Their authority serves to bolster their own confidence and preserve their image. … Continue reading Saul’s Foolish Command | 1 Samuel 14:24-46
8 minute read The story of the woman who touched the hem of Jesus’ garment feels very real to me in this season of my life. She had an issue of blood for twelve years. I have an issue of blood. Scripture says she spent everything she had searching for answers, yet no one could … Continue reading Marked by Blood | Kim Blenkhorn
1 Samuel 13 | The Illegitimate Offering The people of Israel were about to go into battle against an army much larger. They were waiting for Samual to arrive and make the offering, they wouldn't go into battle without it. Saul wanted the battle to begin, Samuel was late. Saul decided to make the offering … Continue reading The Illegitimate Offering | 1 Samuel 13
We learn a lot about Saul in chapter 9—some clues about who he is, and subtle foreshadowing of what sort of leader he will become. Saul’s hidden insecurities are not neutral traits; they look for protection—either through control and anxiety, or through performance and pride and both exist in Saul at the same time in … Continue reading The Insecure King | I Samuel 9
For someone with ADHD having to conform to what works for the average neurotypical brain can feel frustrating and excruciating. When my body is still, my mind tends to wander aimlessly. If I am asked to sit quietly in church, be still, and simply listen, I often struggle to focus— My leg starts going, I … Continue reading The Mind Wanders | Kim Blenkhorn
What should have been a day of celebration turns into tragedy—the ark is returned to Israel but God strikes down fifty thousand of His own people at Beth Shemesh. Israel now seems caught on both sides: enemies on one side, God’s judgment on the other. Why would God strike His own people? And why are … Continue reading Return | 1 Samuel 6–7
I think the hardest paths in life are meant to be walked alone—like Jesus in Gethsemane or the road that led to the cross. These roads are traveled in silence—journeys of solitude where growth happens and change is accepted. When you walk alone, there are no distractions, no outside conversations to sway you, no well-meaning … Continue reading traveling alone | on solitude as a necessary path in life
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