Samantha Chambo

Good Friday seemed to arrive quietly this year, but the weight of what it represents never does. I miss those Easter conferences in Africa, you could never be caught unprepared for all the celebrations that surrounded this holy weekend. One of my most vivid memories of pastoring in Mozambique was the Good Friday showing of the Jesus film. The crew would set up the screens in the front of the church and the congregation would pile into the church to watch the show. The church

Aching shoulders. Too many airports. A suitcase that felt heavier with every city. I had spent a month on the road, and somewhere between terminals, a quiet question cut through the noise: Is this worth it? What is the meaning of all this? It’s easy to find significance in the beautiful moments: the worship services, the deep conversations, the breathtaking places. But those moments are often hidden behind exhaustion, inconvenience, and long, unseen stretches of effort. One d

Theme: Deeply Rooted Episode 29  - How to Read Different Genres This episode teaches that understanding the different genres of the Bible, like narrative, poetry, wisdom, law, epistles, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature , is essential not just for correct interpretation but for spiritual formation, because each genre uniquely shapes how we hear God and respond to Him. Rather than being obstacles, these diverse forms are intentional ways God reaches the whole person, invit