“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 In a world buzzing with noise, the story of Samuel reminds us of the profound power of listening. In 1 …

“A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.” Proverbs 18:16 In the heart of Persia, a young woman named Esther found herself in an extraordinary moment — a divine appointment that echoed the principle that “Opportunity honors preparation.” …