Recap and review sections bring us home as Queen Esther and Mordecai get the word out about who, what, when and how to celebrate a new festival Purim. We too have ways of celebrating God’s great deliverance in our lives and we discuss how we spend time at church together (when not under stay-at-home orders, […]
Esther Easter Finale! | Esther 9:18-End Read More »
Almost through with this great book – but first, we get to see how the big day of two edicts played out. Not easy to stomach such loss of life – but this was the Lord’s will against those who hated his people. The Lord deliver us from our enemies too.
Esther Easter Season | Esther 9:1-17 Devotion Read More »
Though we are not all the way out of the woods yet, we’ve come to a completely different place for Esther and the outlook for the Jews. God graciously allowed a new edict to take effect. The swift reversal has even received the attention of the nations, and many turn to the Lord who never
A Time to Rejoice | Esther 8 Devotion Read More »
The kids have been anxious for what will happen next in this story. This chapter has the climax, however gory it may be! Theme song again! It’s nice to have a song we’ll remember so well for this time in the book of Esther. At some point, we’ll get back to new songs. =)
In Pursuit of a Festival | Esther 7 Devotion Read More »
Who knew it was Haman who would fall into a trap? How the mighty fall before God. The LORD is the only true King over this world, and we are so blessed because of it. May he lead us to lives of humble service in his name….and great thanksgiving! Song: Now I Lay Me Down
Surprised By You, Lord | Esther 6 Devotion Read More »
We recap the main characters and the climactic moment upon us as Esther prepares to approach the King. Who knew that two banquets would follow as the “stage” continues to be set literally and figuratively for the big ending. Hope you are enjoying this Easter-Esther season with us! We are pursuing a festival – that
Not So Haman-Hangry | Esther 5 Devotion Read More »
Mordecai and Esther find a way to communicate and respond to the deadly threat. AND find out how we survive a Tucker (our pet dog) invasion. The Lord help us use our gives and position to serve others as we have opportunity!
In Pursuit of a Festival: Esther 4 Devotion Read More »
The empire-wide decree for mass murder is made today and rattles the hearts of many. What to do? Theme Song: Easter Esther Season
In Pursuit of a Festival: Esther 3:7-15 Devotion Read More »