Esther’s Encounters with Favor

What can Esther teach us about favor with God and man? Let’s find out!  Before Esther became a queen, nobody knew much about her.  They probably just saw her as the Jewish little girl the Mordecai had adopted following the death of her parents. She lived her life the best way she knew how, until … Read more Esther’s Encounters with Favor

Mentoring God’s Way – Jehoiada and King Joash

Getting a good mentor these days is a tall order! Are you up for the challenge? Mentorship is a topic that is close to my heart because when I was younger, I wished I had someone to walk with me as I grew up, someone to show me how to navigate the mountains and valleys … Read more Mentoring God’s Way – Jehoiada and King Joash

Though I can’t see Him, He is always there.

A glimpse into what has been happening in my life over the last couple of months… 1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (NLT) The sun rose right on time, and up I got. The brightness would not let me sleep any longer, So off I … Read more Though I can’t see Him, He is always there.

David – A True Example for Us!

Though David was far from perfect, he left some great examples for us to follow… David was a remarkable man. From humble beginnings as a shepherd, he rose to become King of Israel, and though the path to the throne was difficult, he did not give up. Saul tried to kill him, but he didn’t … Read more David – A True Example for Us!

You’re never alone, when God is near

Alone – how can I say that I feel alone? Yet there are people all around me. They smile at me, I smile back. They engage me in conversation, and I happily join in. When it’s all over, and they leave, I find myself back in my shell. Alone. No smiles, no conversation. Just me. … Read more You’re never alone, when God is near

When the pain becomes unbearable…

An aching soul, a sinking heart, a feeling of deep sorrow…and God. Pain. Not physical pain, but the emotional pain that comes with helplessness, discouragement, and sadness. If I say I have never felt this pain, I will be lying, and so will you. We have all been there. For me, the pain gets a … Read more When the pain becomes unbearable…