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”
Go Ahead! Tell God How You Really Feel!
Jonah – Week Two I spoke of parables last week and there is a very familiar one that’s known as The Prodigal Son. I’ve never given much thought to the word prodigal, but it actually means “wasteful” or “extravagant spending”. We are all familiar with the story. There are two brothers and the youngest oneContinue reading “Go Ahead! Tell God How You Really Feel!”
Beacons of Light 