Is This the Moment You Were Created For? (Part II)
Esther’s story can be seen to parallel the walk of a Christian in thought-provoking and unique ways. What do Esther’s experiences teach us about our faith and our choices?
Character
Do You Communicate or Just Talk?
Social media seems to have stunted our ability to truly communicate. How can we get that skill back to make meaningful connections?
Is This the Moment You Were Created For?
The book of Esther reads like a movie script, complete with a beautiful, courageous young girl (Esther), a fearless hero (Mordecai), and the dastardly villain (Haman). It’s a story of faith, bravery, suspense, betrayal and palace intrigue with a satisfying ending. How does Esther inspire us today?
What Makes a Christian a Hypocrite?
Throughout history, Christian hypocrisy abounds. What provokes someone to be two-faced and therefore unreliable? If we have already fallen into the hypocrisy trap, what does it take to get up, get out and get going?
Can You Ever Get Too Comfortable?
New Year's resolutions are usually toast by mid-February. There are lots of reasons for this, but one might be we can't get out of our comfort zone. What do we do then?
How Do You Show Your Joy to the World?
What can Jesus' birth and our celebration of Christmas teach us about living joyfully?
What Do the Faithful Old Testament Characters Teach Us?
Finding motivation for faith does not have to be a difficult task, because the Old Testament is full of individuals whose faith and actions were God-honoring and incredibly heroic. If we observe and study their lives we will find a treasure trove of faith strengthening tools and examples for our practical everyday use.
Are You a Mary or a Martha?
The Bible focuses a lot on men, but that doesn't mean the women in the Bible don't have a lot to teach us! Mary and Martha are two of those women with wonderful life lessons for us.
How Can We Be Truly Thankful?
Being thankful is a requirement for Christians, in spite of society often prodding us to be ungrateful most of the time. How do we stay in a thankful mode?
What Can I Do Now About Procrastination Later?
Ugh. We all procrastinate at some time, but why? We know time is precious and a gift from God, so why aren't we using it better?