The phrase “It was meant for evil but God meant it for good” might be one of the most common phrases used by Christians today. But these were not merely feel-good words uttered in the spur of the moment. Neither was Joseph trying to sound smart and profound. These words
As I think about the importance of a strong, unshakable foundation, it reminds me of a story I would hear as a child. In a quiet valley, a house was being built. Only the concrete foundation stood. A little girl passed the construction site on the way to school. She
When I first gave my life to the Lord, I heard of the biblical concept of the fruit of the Spirit. I was desperate to be able to emulate these characteristics because I viewed them as a goal to accomplish. I thought that once I obtained all of the fruit,
“In the first month…pur (that is, the lot) was cast before Haman in order to determine a day and a month. It turned out to be the twelfth month…” – Esther 3:7 One year….did you catch that? The Jews had one year to prepare for the day of their deaths.
Nothing God does is done in a vacuum and without purpose. Nothing! Everything He does has a plan, purpose, and intent. Even though we know that God is completely in control, it is also ok to ask, “Father, what are you doing?” Hope Against All Odds The world was in
Hope of the Everlasting Kingdom I’ve recently been thinking about how being part of the body of Christ through the local church is one of the greatest gifts Jesus has given us. In the church, we find community, support, encouragement, sanctification, and strength. But while there is great rejoicing in
Excitement. Anticipation. Expectation. Oh, how I remember, as a child, the feelings in December, as I counted down the days waiting for Christmas to come! As an adult, I confess to having lost much of that child-like wonder and awe as I continue to wait in different seasons of life.
By God’s Great Mercy BUT GOD! Right before Ephesians 2:4, Paul tells us that we were dead in our transgressions. We were children of wrath. We had no hope. BUT GOD ”being rich in mercy.” BUT GOD by “his great love with which he loved us.” BUT GOD ”even though
“It’s not my fault.” This phrase has filled my mind on many occasions when I have felt unfairly accused or criticized. The injustice of the situation overwhelms me with grief, and I want to scream. Sometimes we do everything right, but life goes terribly wrong. Our motives are questioned. Our
Do you remember a time that you needed to be brave? Esther woke up one day and found herself in a lose/lose situation. The queen before her had been removed because of her disobedience of her husband. Queen Vashti had refused to come when her husband called her to display