Category Archives: Esther

Take a Little Time

Posted on April 4, 2017 by LauraMac

  On the third day… Esther 5:1a Esther chose to deal with the crisis in her world by taking time to fast and pray. Esther not only prayed … she prayed for three days. The edict has gone out.  This … Continue reading →

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For Such a Time as This

Posted on March 15, 2017 by LauraMac

God’s name is not mentioned by Mordecai in his words to Esther, but God’s Sovereignty and His provision are clearly evident.  Mordecai’s faith in God Almighty is steadfast.  He has confident hope that God will provide.  The only question is: … Continue reading →

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Esther: Shining In A Dark Place

Posted on March 7, 2017 by LauraMac

Esther’s name means star. Verse 7 describes her as “..lovely in form and features ..” She is beautiful, but most likely all the girls brought to the palace are beautiful.  What makes Esther different? Why does she stand out from … Continue reading →

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Runway or Running Away?

Posted on February 28, 2017 by LauraMac

This is the first Miss America, Margaret Gorman.  She was crowned in 1921. Check out that crown! The Miss America Pageant was originally a “Fall Frolic” – an event launched by local Atlantic City businessmen in 1921 as a gimmick … Continue reading →

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Protection from Pride

Posted on February 21, 2017 by LauraMac

For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of his majesty. Esther 1:4 Do you see the pride dripping from those words? If we were playing The 25,000 Pyramid and … Continue reading →

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Esther: God’s Great Provision

Posted on February 14, 2017 by LauraMac

We are studying Esther this semester in the Bible study I teach locally and you are invited to join along! You can do so by: Reading my Tuesday blog (which highlights one truth from the teaching the previous week) Do … Continue reading →

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