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
Men, we are called to follow Jesus. He is our Savior, Shepherd, and King. He has all wisdom, power, and authority. And Jesus the King of kings and Lord of lords bids us follow. Sometimes his directions are clear and delightful. At other times his ways are foggy and dangerous. However, he is our Sovereign and … More A Failure to Lead is a Failure to Follow
