We left Queen Esther last week resolved to risk her life and go before her husband, King Xerxes to make a plea to save the Jews. Her cousin and guardian, Mordecai, made the famous statement, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14bContinue reading “Let Go of That Ego!”
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Desperate, Despondent, and Determined
Before our time, a thirteen-year-old girl, along with her parents and older sister, took refuge in a secret annex in the building of her father’s business. Her diary, which detailed her thoughts, her fears, and her dreams was published. We know it as The Diary of Anne Frank. The year was 1942. Anne’s family hadContinue reading “Desperate, Despondent, and Determined”
Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It
Last week, we were introduced to Ruth and Naomi. When you think of Ruth, what are some words that immediately come to mind? Kind. Compassionate. Sacrificing. Loving. Committed. Devoted. Let’s do a quick recap of Ruth Chapter 1. Naomi had left Bethlehem with her husband and two sons and had moved to Moab, a paganContinue reading “Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It”
Great Expectations. Greater Disappointment.
John 11 “There was a man named Lazarus who was sick. He lived in the town of Bethany, where Mary and her sister Martha lived. 2 Mary is the woman who later put perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. Mary’s brother was Lazarus, the man who was now sick. 3 So Mary and MarthaContinue reading “Great Expectations. Greater Disappointment.”
I Don’t Wanna
Jonah – Week One If you grew up going to church, the story of Jonah and the whale has always been a familiar story to you. Much like the presumption that it was an apple that was the forbidden fruit for Adam and Eve, it’s always been presumed that it was a whale that swallowedContinue reading “I Don’t Wanna”
Time For a Fresh Start?
1 Kings 11:1-13 Week Four Have you ever gone on a diet? Or, if not a diet, how about a healthier lifestyle? I’m going to assume all of us have at some point in our lives. Any guesses on what the most common day-of-the-week diets are begun? Monday! Any guesses on what day of theContinue reading “Time For a Fresh Start?”
Underneath the Surface
Genesis 8 – Week 9 Genesis 7:17-23 MSG ”The flood continued forty days and the waters rose and lifted the ship high over the Earth. The waters kept rising, the flood deepened on the Earth, the ship floated on the surface. The flood got worse until all the highest mountains were covered—the high-water mark reachedContinue reading “Underneath the Surface”
There’s No Backdoor
Genesis 6 & 7 – Week Eight In New York “Handyman David Bonola arrested in case of murdered Queens mother stabbed more than 55 times”. “Catholic diocese in New Jersey reaches $87.5M settlement with hundreds of sexual abuse victims” “Florida bride and caterer charged with lacing wedding food with cannabis” “Judge orders US Bureau ofContinue reading “There’s No Backdoor”
Raising Cain
Genesis 4:1-24 – Week Six Last week, in the 3rd chapter of Genesis, a whole lot happened. Eve had a little chit-chat with a snake. The snake misquoted God. Eve misquoted God. Eve sees something that looks good, pleasant, and desirable and eats it even though she’s been told not to. She shares with Adam. Continue reading “Raising Cain”
You’re Not Speaking My Language
Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Youre-Not-Speaking-My-Language-e1band9 Romans 9:29 – 10:21 – Week Thirteen We find ourselves in December already. Christmas parties. Trees. Decorations. Songs on the radio. And shopping. Lots and lots of shopping. I have become more of an online shopper than an in-person shopper. We get so many packages from Amazon that when we wereContinue reading “You’re Not Speaking My Language”
Beacons of Light 