Dr Samuel Davis

Lately, life has been throwing a lot my way—some of it unpleasant, much of it overwhelming. And through it all, I’ve often feared that one final thing—that infamous straw that breaks the camel’s back. Interestingly, that breaking straw isn’t usually heavier or more intense than the others. It’s just that by the time it lands, […]

One African proverb that has baffled me for a long time is “Every day for the thief, one day for the owner.” I remember the look of confusion on my face the first time I heard it, wondering what must have inspired such a saying. Even now, anytime I hear it, the first thought that

On an ordinary day—January 24, 1848—a young man was helping build a sawmill along the American River when he spotted shining flakes in the water. These flakes were tested and confirmed to be gold, sparking what became the California Gold Rush. Within months, thousands of people migrated to San Francisco and beyond, hoping to strike

As a sequel to last week’s topic, another principle is consistency. Consistency is a crucial ingredient in the pursuit of success. After planting, the farmer must stay committed to nurturing the plants to ensure they thrive to their full potential. Otherwise, he risks missing out on the harvest. Jesus often used agricultural metaphors to highlight

Jesus used many agriculture-based parables to teach. From these parables, several principles have been developed, and I will be sharing a few of them. The first is the principle of probability. A farmer does not plant just one seed—he plants multiple seeds because this increases his chances of yielding a harvest. Not all seeds are

Paul and Silas—probably one of the biggest superstar combos in the Bible. There were even old-time songs sung about them: “Paul and Silas, they prayed, they sang, and the Holy Ghost came down.” But let’s backtrack a bit. In Acts 13:2, we see a scenario where certain prophets and teachers were worshipping God and fasting—then

One fascinating scripture I came across in the Bible is Revelation 12:7, which states, “Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.” At first, this was confusing. War keh? In heaven? Prior to this, I had always imagined heaven as a

In science class, I learned about receptor-binding sites—special spots on proteins where specific molecules, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or medicines, attach to trigger a response in the body. These sites are highly selective, allowing only particular molecules to fit, much like a key fitting into a lock. How does this concern you? Everything—both living and

The beauty of biblical parables lies in their depth—each reading offers fresh insights. One such profound story is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, found in Matthew 25. If you are not familiar with it, I encourage you to read through the passage carefully. A key observation in this parable is that Jesus

One profound scripture I came across long ago is found in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians: “All things are lawful unto me, but not all things are expedient” (1 Corinthians 6:12). This verse emphasizes that while we have the freedom to make choices, not all choices align with our purpose or are beneficial in the