This morning I read the book of Esther for the first time. Esther is a Hebrew woman in Persia, born as Hadassah, but known as Esther. She became a queen in Persia. She risks her life to prevent a genocide of her people. She and the Jewish people prayed to God and fasted. God used… Continue reading Watch Out Enemies, God Changes Outcomes
Tag: Christian Life
The Wise Woman Builds Her House
There seems to be an unwritten rule that moms should return to work when their kids go back to school. Kids are in school 180 days a year and home 185 days a year, not including snow days, field trips, parent days at school and sick days. I did work part-time, until my oldest was… Continue reading The Wise Woman Builds Her House
God Loves Us At Our Worst
God knew what we would do to Jesus. God sent down his only son to give us salvation. What happened? We betrayed him and hung him on a cross to die. We did not even give him an honorable death. Jesus was mocked, whipped, abused, tortured and hung on the cross to die. It shows… Continue reading God Loves Us At Our Worst
Do I Deny Knowing Jesus?
The Easter season is upon us. Lent starts in two days. I grew up Catholic and attended Catholic schools. Easter is late this year on April 21st. Growing up, we always observed Lenten practices. The first day of Lent marks the 40 days before Jesus died on the cross. It starts on Ash Wednesday and… Continue reading Do I Deny Knowing Jesus?
Go to God First
Even when we are not, God is always faithful to us. He is a good father. Good parents have to teach their children good behavior. I have found myself warning my kids, to not repeat bad behavior. I warn them to not do that again or I will take away screen time. I want them… Continue reading Go to God First
Embrace This Beautiful Life 