Showing posts with label Esther. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Esther. Show all posts
Monday, August 20, 2012
August 20
Today's Reading
Esther. God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?
1 Corinthians. We live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.
Psalms. I'm grateful for a rekindled conversation about "life verses." What is your life verse(s)? What verses anchor your souls and help you keep moving in the right direction. Mine are found in this Chapter. I like them in the New American Standard: Trust in the LORD and do good;
Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light
And your judgment as the noonday. (Psalm 37:3, 6 NASB)
Proverbs. "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.
What are your thoughts today?
Sunday, August 19, 2012
August 19
Today's Reading
Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.
1 Corinthians. Each of us is different. We are each designed with a calling and purpose from God. He makes no mistakes, even when His call seems as impossible to us as Moses' call seemed to him. When we take steps of faith to follow God's lead, it is the most fulfilling way to live. What does that mean to you?
Psalms. God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?
Proverbs. Verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.
What have you noticed today?
Saturday, August 18, 2012
August 18
Today's Reading
Esther. A simple Jewish girl becomes queen and discovers that she was created "for such a time as this." God created you and me for this time that we live in. What does that mean to you?
Paul uses this part of his 1 Corinthians letter to clarify the purpose and power of the Lord's Supper. Communion is -- foremost -- recalling Christ's death. We must not take it lightly. God intended it to be a time when we renew our intimacy with Him.
Psalms. Remember that, according to Ephesians 6, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Satan, the archenemy, is surrounded by other beings who help him try to bring us down. When you apply this Psalm to them, it makes more sense.
Proverbs. Which of today's verses do you need the most? Apply it!
What thoughts do you have?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
September 24, Day 267
Today's Reading
Impaled on a pole? Our civilized minds don't embrace such barbarous deeds easily. They lived in a much more bloody time and place. God protected His people. That's the real story here.
Impaled on a pole? Our civilized minds don't embrace such barbarous deeds easily. They lived in a much more bloody time and place. God protected His people. That's the real story here.
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23, Day 266
Today's Reading
The account of Esther is one if the most vivid and exciting in Scripture. I never tire of it. Each reading tells me more about the desperate plight of the Jews, the enemy's determination to annihilate them and God's love for them.
The account of Esther is one if the most vivid and exciting in Scripture. I never tire of it. Each reading tells me more about the desperate plight of the Jews, the enemy's determination to annihilate them and God's love for them.
Friday, August 20, 2010
August 20
Today's Reading
Esther. God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?
1 Corinthians. We live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.
Psalms. "5 Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you." The problem is that I get busy. Then I fail to take the time to obey this verse. When I am so stressed out that I finally turn back to doing what it says, God always does what He promised in verse 5. He never fails!
Proverbs. "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.
What are your thoughts today?
Esther. God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?
1 Corinthians. We live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.
Psalms. "5 Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you." The problem is that I get busy. Then I fail to take the time to obey this verse. When I am so stressed out that I finally turn back to doing what it says, God always does what He promised in verse 5. He never fails!
Proverbs. "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.
What are your thoughts today?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
August 19
Today's Reading
Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.
1 Corinthians. Each of us is different. We are each designed with a calling and purpose from God. He makes no mistakes, even when His call seems as impossible to us as Moses' call seemed to him. When we take steps of faith to follow God's lead, it is the most fulfilling way to live. What does that mean to you?
Psalms. God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?
Proverbs. Verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.
What have you noticed today?
Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.
1 Corinthians. Each of us is different. We are each designed with a calling and purpose from God. He makes no mistakes, even when His call seems as impossible to us as Moses' call seemed to him. When we take steps of faith to follow God's lead, it is the most fulfilling way to live. What does that mean to you?
Psalms. God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?
Proverbs. Verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.
What have you noticed today?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
August 18
Today's Reading
Esther. A simple Jewish girl becomes queen and discovers that she was created "for such a time as this." God created you and me for this time that we live in. What does that mean to you?
Paul uses this part of his 1 Corinthians letter to clarify the purpose and power of the Lord's Supper. Communion is -- foremost -- recalling Christ's death. We must not take it lightly. God intended it to be a time when we renew our intimacy with Him.
Psalms. Remember that, according to Ephesians 6, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Satan, the archenemy, is surrounded by other beings who help him try to bring us down. When you apply this Psalm to them, it makes more sense.
Proverbs. Which of today's verses do you need the most? Apply it!
What thoughts do you have?
Esther. A simple Jewish girl becomes queen and discovers that she was created "for such a time as this." God created you and me for this time that we live in. What does that mean to you?
Paul uses this part of his 1 Corinthians letter to clarify the purpose and power of the Lord's Supper. Communion is -- foremost -- recalling Christ's death. We must not take it lightly. God intended it to be a time when we renew our intimacy with Him.
Psalms. Remember that, according to Ephesians 6, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Satan, the archenemy, is surrounded by other beings who help him try to bring us down. When you apply this Psalm to them, it makes more sense.
Proverbs. Which of today's verses do you need the most? Apply it!
What thoughts do you have?
Thursday, August 20, 2009
August 20
Today's Reading
God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?
1 Corinthians: we live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.
Psalms: "5 Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you." The problem is that I get busy. Then I fail to take the time to obey this verse. When I am so stressed out that I finally turn back to doing what it says, God always does what He promised in verse 5. He never fails!
Proverbs: "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.
What are your thoughts today?
God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?
1 Corinthians: we live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.
Psalms: "5 Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you." The problem is that I get busy. Then I fail to take the time to obey this verse. When I am so stressed out that I finally turn back to doing what it says, God always does what He promised in verse 5. He never fails!
Proverbs: "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.
What are your thoughts today?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
August 19
Today's Reading
Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.
1 Corinthians: each of us are different. Each of us has something to contribute. Each of us is necessary for the Body of Christ to fulfill God's plan. AND each of us is strategically place where God can best work through us. What does that mean to you?
Psalms: God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?
Proverbs: verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.
What have you noticed today?
Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.
1 Corinthians: each of us are different. Each of us has something to contribute. Each of us is necessary for the Body of Christ to fulfill God's plan. AND each of us is strategically place where God can best work through us. What does that mean to you?
Psalms: God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?
Proverbs: verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.
What have you noticed today?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
August 18
Today's Reading
Esther: a simple Jewish girl becomes queen and discovers that she was created "for such a time as this." God created you and me for this time that we live in. What does that mean to you?
Paul uses this part of his 1 Corinthians letter to clarify the purpose and power of the Lord's Supper. Communion is -- foremost -- recalling Christ's death. We must not take it lightly. God intended it to be a time when we renew our intimacy with Him.
Psalms: remember that, according to Ephesians 6, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Satan, the archenemy, is surrounded by other beings who help him try to bring us down. When you apply this Psalm to them, it makes more sense.
Proverbs: which of today's verses do you need the most? Apply it!
What thoughts do you have?
Esther: a simple Jewish girl becomes queen and discovers that she was created "for such a time as this." God created you and me for this time that we live in. What does that mean to you?
Paul uses this part of his 1 Corinthians letter to clarify the purpose and power of the Lord's Supper. Communion is -- foremost -- recalling Christ's death. We must not take it lightly. God intended it to be a time when we renew our intimacy with Him.
Psalms: remember that, according to Ephesians 6, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Satan, the archenemy, is surrounded by other beings who help him try to bring us down. When you apply this Psalm to them, it makes more sense.
Proverbs: which of today's verses do you need the most? Apply it!
What thoughts do you have?
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