the role of a pastor

Samuel was a pivotal figure in the history of Israel. Not only was he a prophet of the Lord, but he was also the man God used to anoint the first king of Israel. He confronted the people of Israel with their sin, and when they responded well he said: Read more…

God gave him another heart

Those words were written about a strapping young man named Saul, son of Kish, who was  being prepared to be the first king of Israel.  The prophet Samuel anointed him with oil, kissed him (in a totally prophetic & manly way), and predicted some awfully specific signs that would follow Read more…