The wave which has been building throughout the story now breaks. The rights and wrongs of what transpires are easy to pontificate about from a distance. It is a very…
As the story comes to its dramatic climax we ask: who is its hero? We are all looking for heroes to fix things globally and personally. Who fixes things for…
We are moving towards the climax of the book of Esther. The human players in the drama may think they are in control - as we do today. But they…
Self or others: Esther comes to the point of costly decision. What will she do? Have you decided to embrace the costly reason why God has you where you are?
We know the story of Jesus arrives at joy, but the road there is not smooth. We follow the disciples, especially Peter, on the journey to joy. We see how…
With the Jewess, Esther, now Queen of Persia, an enemy arises: Haman. The King, Xerxes, commands all to bow to Haman. Esther's cousin and guardian, Mordecai, won't bow. Why won't…
The power of a vast empire is vested in a man governed by lust, a quick temper and wine. Chapter 2 relates how he goes about replacing his deposed queen…
Starting through the story of Esther the challenge is to find God where God is not explicitly mentioned. We face the same challenge in the bewildering world of today. We…
A huge crowd surrounds Jesus. Each person there has their own reason for being there. Jesus sets off up the mountain. Some leave, some follow. What will you do? Are…
Persecution follows faithfulness to Jesus wherever Christians are found. Despite being Perfect Love, Jesus was persecuted too. It is in demonic and human nature to want to oppose God and…
