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The Orphan

Esther 2:5 – 7 “Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah. Mordecai […]

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Poor Little Rich Man

Esther 2:1 “Later when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done and what he had decreed about her.” This verse is a little misleading, in that word, later. As we read that, we might think that later that day, or week, or month Xerxes remembered his queen. […]

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Big Dreams

Happy Weekend! As many of you know, my eleven-year-old daughter wants to be a missionary. To China. She has talked about this since she was three. Now, when she was three, I thought, “Isn’t that precious?” But now, I’m getting a little nervous. Yes, I want my daughter to follow God’s calling on her life. […]

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Damage Control

Esther 1:15 – 18 “According to law, what must be done to Queen Vashti?’ he asked. ‘She has not obeyed the command of King Xerxes that the eunuchs have taken to her.’ Then Memucan replied in the presence of the king and the nobles, ‘Queen Vashti has done wrong, not only against the king but […]

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Coming Soon, to a Blog Near You!

Hello out there in blog-land! I’m so glad you dropped by. I will be taking a little holiday, so you’ll have to get your morning coffee at Fivebucks Starbucks for a few days. But I’ll be back on Monday, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I promise! Are you curious about what is coming next? Well, sorry. I […]

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Benediction

Ephesians 6:23 – 24 “Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.” Paul was an eloquent writer and speaker, and he knew this letter would circulate among all the churches. Though the content […]

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Being Like Tyke

Ephesians 6:21- 22 “Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.” Hmmmmm […]

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Holding Together

Happy weekend, dear readers! A few days ago, this video landed in my inbox. It is too exciting to keep to myself, and I just had to share it with you. This is so amazing! (Thanks, Susan!) Colossians 1:15 – 17 “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For […]

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The Well-dressed Warrior: Prayer

Ephesians 6:18 – 20 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make […]

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The Well-dressed Warrior: The Helmet

Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation . . . ” Tonight, I watched my nine-year old niece, Rachel, play softball. She plays first base for the Pink Panthers, and she is quite the athlete. Although she is the smallest girl on the team, she is a formidable opponent. Each time she went up to […]

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