Category Archives: Esther
Take a Little Time
On the third day… Esther 5:1a Esther chose to deal with the crisis in her world by taking time to fast and pray. Esther not only prayed … she prayed for three days. The edict has gone out. This … Continue reading
For Such a Time as This
God’s name is not mentioned by Mordecai in his words to Esther, but God’s Sovereignty and His provision are clearly evident. Mordecai’s faith in God Almighty is steadfast. He has confident hope that God will provide. The only question is: … Continue reading
Esther: Shining In A Dark Place
Esther’s name means star. Verse 7 describes her as “..lovely in form and features ..” She is beautiful, but most likely all the girls brought to the palace are beautiful. What makes Esther different? Why does she stand out from … Continue reading
Runway or Running Away?
This is the first Miss America, Margaret Gorman. She was crowned in 1921. Check out that crown! The Miss America Pageant was originally a “Fall Frolic” – an event launched by local Atlantic City businessmen in 1921 as a gimmick … Continue reading
Protection from Pride
For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty. Esther 1:4 Do you see the pride dripping from those words? If we were playing The 25,000 Pyramid and … Continue reading
Esther: God’s Great Provision
We are studying Esther this semester in the Bible study I teach locally and you are invited to join along! You can do so by: Reading my Tuesday blog (which highlights one truth from the teaching the previous week) Do … Continue reading
