The Humble Elder The younger Peter was not known for his humility. In his early days of ministry, he thought he knew better than Jesus. He questioned and argued with his sovereign. Once, Peter actually took his Lord aside and began to rebuke him. (Matthew 16:22) Some months later, he arrogantly exclaimed before Jesus how … More The Humble Elder and Younger
It is a natural tendency of man to use and abuse others in order to maximize profit, pleasure, pride, or position. Consider the story of Joseph and his brothers found in Genesis 37. In this episode, Joseph’s brother hate him because he gives a negative report of their shepherding to Isaac (37:2), he is the recipient of … More When Life Gets in the Way
Esther was a victim. She was a youngster seen without wisdom, experience, or power. She was an orphan. Her parents had perished, and now she lived with an elderly uncle. She was a woman. In her culture, a female was something to be owned, displayed, traded, used, abused, and discarded. She was an exile. Esther … More Worshiping in the Harem
Unfathomable Grace 