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In a world where challenges often test the depths of our faith and courage, the story of Esther stands as a shining testament to God’s grace and the power of a strong woman determined to fulfill her purpose. Esther, an orphaned Jewish girl, rose to a position of influence as the queen of Persia at a time when her people faced the threat of complete annihilation. Her story is one of courage, faith, and God’s providence, woven together to inspire us to face our trials with strength and grace.
Read moreI opened the dryer looking for a clean shirt. There on top of the rest was a neatly folded t-shirt! Knowing this did not “just happen,” I called out to my wife for an explanation. She told me she had gotten out that shirt, folded it, but set it back inside because she did not have time to finish the job.
Read moreQuestion - What Does the Bible Say about “tithing” today? Am I bound to give 10 per cent of my income weekly to God?
Read moreIn the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to overlook our blessings and get caught up in what we lack or what isn’t going as planned. Yet, the Bible calls us to live in a state of thankfulness, constantly mindful of God’s goodness in our lives. Cultivating a heart of thankfulness is not merely an exercise in positive thinking but is rooted deeply in our faith in God’s character and His promises.
Read moreQuestion - Can a person be saved without water baptism?
Read moreIn our busy lives, it’s easy to see Sunday as just another day—a day to catch up on sleep, run errands, or enjoy hobbies. However, attending church is not just a routine activity; it’s an opportunity to refocus our hearts on God and reconnect with fellow believers. Gathering in His presence with the community of faith is essential for our spiritual growth and a means of experiencing God’s love in deeper ways.
Read moreA friend named Danny was coaching baseball at Riesel ISD in the early 1970’s. During practice one of his players hit a long foul ball that landed where the high school band was practicing. A trombone player, Joey, picked up the baseball and threw it all the way back past the home plate backstop!
Read moreHave you ever tried to get directions and could not get the device to cooperate with you? Two times last week we were driving and trying to find directions via my cell phone to where we are going. Again, as we are technically advanced, I never type I just say “ find directions to this certain place”. Each time as the screen would come up the only thing that I would look at, was the time that it said it would take to get there. Every time it was about 4.5 hours for what should have been a 1- hour trip.
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