Beloved King David and His God Read: 1 Sam 16:6-8, 1 Sam 18:1-5, 2 Sam 3-6 The David story begins perfectly – he’s small, insignificant, without honor, and without power. He’s the youngest brother in a big family and his … Read More
Read 1 Sam 8-28 This part of your Bible will present a God that doesn’t fit into your categories. He is sad and angry and at times you’ll feel compassion for God while at times you’ll be angry on Saul’s … Read More
Read 1 Samuel 3-7 It all started with a mother. She longed for a child and prayed fervently to God from the depths of her heart. The priest wouldn’t listen to her – he accused her of being drunk. But … Read More
If your family is like mine, it’s a beautifully diverse mix of people who represent political and theological views from all across the spectrum. You go home for the holidays and are excited to announce at your family gathering that … Read More
Read: Esther 5:8-6:1 This story begins with Esther making a bold approach. She summons the King to her banquet! Bold move, but I respect it! And while he’s at the banquet, he offers her up to half of his kingdom. … Read More
Read: Esther 5:1-7 I Thought We’d Start With A Light Salad, And Then See How We Feel After That *This post features a personal story from a member of our congregation* Esther lives in a complex and dangerous world, and … Read More
*this post features a personal story from one of our elders* Read : Esther 3-4 This week’s text makes us wonder why Esther and Mordecai were in Susa. Why didn’t they resist assimilation like Daniel did? We learn that Esther … Read More
Esther 2:1-23 Not Disney Approved There are many different opinions out there about whether Esther was a godly woman or a compromiser of the faith. Was she promiscuous, or a victim of patriarchy? What if she was both? The truth … Read More
This is what happened during the time of Xerxes,[b]: 2 At that time King Xerxes reigned from his royal throne in the citadel of Susa, 3 and in the third year of his reign he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. The … Read More
The book of Esther is an endlessly fascinating book for so many reasons. First of all, there is no mention of God – a bit off brand for a book known for being inspired by God. Secondly, there is no … Read More