In the story recorded in the Old Testament Book of Esther, Mordecai and Esther exposed a plot by Haman to exterminate the Jews. Esther risked her life by going to the king and “pleaded with him to avert the evil plan”(Esther 8:3). Previous to this, Esther had been admonished to ...
Read More »Words Of Encouragement For Troubled Times
Many of you are experiencing very difficult times. Some are going through extreme financial hardship. Others have fatal illnesses. Emotional struggles have gone off the chart. Suicide and depression are at a historic high. There is a spiritual battle happening all around the world. World events are chaotic with wars, ...
Read More »Springs Through The Valley Of Baca
Psalm 84: 6-7 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a place of springs; the rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. After a lifetime of manual work exposed to the sun, John’s body is ...
Read More »Orchards, Vineyards, And Spiritual Fruit
I live in an agricultural area of central Washington State. There are orchards, vineyards, and vast fields of fruit, in which are grown apples, peaches, pairs, apricots, cherries, and grapes. What comes to mind is John 15:1-10. “Bearing fruit” is mentioned six times in this passage. It is clear that ...
Read More »Communities: Have You Spread It Today?
Jeremiah 15:16 “Thy Words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart.” Jeremiah was a priest and prophet, who spoke the words of the LORD. His main focus was to bring the Word to the unresponsive people of ...
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