On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in theContinue reading “Royal Robes”
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Joy vs. Sorrow
Weeping may tarry for the night, but in the presence of Emmanuel, there is fullness of joy.
Exposing the Darkness
When things sit in the darkness, they fester and grow. Have you ever found that one food item you forgot about in your pantry and let sit there for months, only to pull it out and discover it had gone rotten? Or how about sticking your hand down the couch cushion to look for somethingContinue reading “Exposing the Darkness”
A Storm Sent to Save
There are times when God uses storms in our lives to get our attention—to save.
Our Sins, His Good
God weaves all our failings and mistakes into the grander scheme of his overall purpose. When David was a young king, God made a covenant with him—to make David’s name great, give him rest from his enemies, and build him a house. God promised to raise up David’s offspring and establish his kingdom forever (2Continue reading “Our Sins, His Good”
Letters to My Children: Pornography
The topic of pornography feels uncomfortable and despairing, but God’s Word offers hope for the sin and the conversation.
Turn Back
Remember these things, O Jacob,and Israel, for you are my servant;I formed you; you are my servant;O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloudand your sins like mist;return to me, for I have redeemed you. (Isaiah 44:21–22) Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sinsContinue reading “Turn Back”
Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved
“Deep down, our root desire is really about longing for the experience of real love, that somebody would know us totally and at the same time love us completely.” – Jared C. Wilson What is the worst thing you have ever done? How many people have you told about it? The majority of us would say none,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved”
Flashback Friday – Why Am I Being Tempted and is God Responsible?
Temptation is a common occurrence for humanity. We are tempted to break our diet by that delicious looking morsel of chocolate; we are tempted to sleep in an extra half hour instead of hitting the gym; we are tempted to buy a new item we know we don’t really need. But where does temptation comeContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Why Am I Being Tempted and is God Responsible?”
Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt
A woman wept alone in her hotel room—a crumpled heap in the middle of the bed, only able to grip the sheets in agony. Each tear assaulted her like a tidal wave of doubt. Her face contorted from crying out as she faced her dilemma: she had been following Christ for many years now, butContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt”
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