Who’s in Control of Your Life

Who’s in Control of Your Life

by | Jul 16, 2024

Esther 4:1-17 We often encounter circumstances beyond our control. It’s easy to despair, to give up and doubt God’s goodness and grace. It doesn’t feel like God is being good. We like to think we can successfully direct our lives with careful thought and planning. But...
When Life Isn’t Fair

When Life Isn’t Fair

by | Jul 9, 2024

Esther 2:19-3:15 We all know the hurt and pain of being treated unfairly, when life “ain’t fair.” It’s difficult to handle life when it doesn’t treat us fairly, or what we perceive as just. The sad truth is that life is full of injustices. What should we do when faced...
What’s a Nice Girl like You Doing in a Place Like This

What’s a Nice Girl like You Doing in a Place Like This

by | Jul 2, 2024

Esther 2:1-18 While Esther may sound like the Jewish version of Cinderella, this account is absolutely true. Esther, an orphaned immigrant and a descendant of slaves, became the queen of the most powerful king of the day. As astonishing as these facts are, Esther...
Esther:  Woman of Faith … For Such a Time  as This

Esther:  Woman of Faith … For Such a Time  as This

by | Jun 25, 2024

The book of Esther tells an amazing story of a powerful, beautiful woman who rose to the position of Queen of Persia and helped avert the genocide of her people. Esther became queen to one of the strongest kings in Persian history without any of the advantages of...
Bullying Can Backfire

Bullying Can Backfire

by | Jun 18, 2024

Three hundred thousand Northern soldiers died in the American Civil War (1861-1865).  The southern part of America had suffered the loss of 270,000 soldiers. Many in the north wanted a hard peace.  Senators Charles Sumner and Thaddeus Stevens wanted the South punished...