Good Morning “ Accepters of Both Good and Trouble from The Lord”. Today we are in Job 2.With nothing left but his wife and 3 friends, Jobs wife tells him to curse God and die.  His reply, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.” Job‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬First let’s be clear, despite the fact that Satan was the...  Read More

Good Morning "Accused".  Today we are in Job 1.   We have a tendency to look for formulas within our relationship with God.  What do I need to do to receive the blessing of God?  “Ok, so if I receive Jesus, get Baptized, truly draw near to God through Jesus, pray, read my Bible, go to church, serve, tithe etc etc... then, God has to bless me?”  “Ummmm no.”  “What?”  It is True, that those things m...  Read More

Good Morning “Tools For The Lord.”  Today we wrap up Esther with short chapter 10.Mom… Pastor Jason called me a tool.  Ummm… sorry, I did.  In fact if you are humbly submitted to The Lord you too can be a tool (Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:20).  In fact it’s why we were created and beckoned to Jesus by The King of Kings and Lord of Lords (John 6:44, Ephesians 2:8-10).Mordecai was nothing special. ...  Read More

Good Morning “Blessers of Israel”.  Today we are in Esther 9.The Jews in Persia were doomed.  Under Haman’s decree they would all be slaughtered including Ruth.  Reminder - Satan has always purposed to destroy Gods people, even when there were just 2 (Genesis 3).  God is on it, always many steps ahead of the evil ones plotting.  Satan, and Haman his tool - were no match.  That same movement contin...  Read More

Good Morning “Witnesses to The Kings Edict.”  Today we are in Esther 8.  “Now write another decree in the king’s name in behalf of the Jews as seems best to you, and seal it with the king’s signet ring—for no document written in the king’s name and sealed with his ring can be revoked.” Esther‬ ‭8‬:‭8‬ ‭NIVThe nations recognized the irrevocable nature of a kings edict sealed with his signet ring.  ...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithfully Bold.”  Today we are in Esther 7.Here she goes!  Esther is right where she’s at for “such a time as this!”  In Faith, she boldly presents her request to the King.  “Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request.” Esther‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬Maintaining...  Read More

Good Morning “Lifted Up.”  Today we are in Esther 6.You ever catch yourself boasting?  Are you one of those people that feel you need to give your exaggerated resume to anyone new you meet?  Surely not, but we’ve all met people like that.  Many of you know my son Dawson was blessed to be able to race dirt bikes.  We learned early on, that the guys you needed to worry about were NOT the ones talkin...  Read More

Good Morning “Mercy and Grace Finders.”  Today we are in Esther 5.As we continue to read the story of Esther I can’t help but think of the parallels in this story.  While the “evil one” looks to destroy us, we have One who sits on the throne that, because of our sin - we are not worthy to approach.Yet, He loves us so much that He invites us to.  First He invites us to reconcile our relationship wi...  Read More

Good Morning “Right Where You’re Supposed to Be.”  Today we are in Esther 4.Have you ever wondered why you live where you live?  Why your life or situations are the way they are?   “From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” Acts‬ ‭17‬:‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬Everything about you: beginni...  Read More

Good Morning “Remember-ers of the Battle We Are In.”  Today we are in Esther 3.  God’s moving.  He’s placed Esther, a Jewish girl in place as Queen of Persia.  He’s positioned Mordecai and Esther both to receive favor from the king by foiling the plot to assassinate the king. Remember these pieces God has put in place.  Here comes Satan.Satan is always working to destroy Gods people and His plans,...  Read More

Good Morning “Preparing For Such A Time.”  Today we are in Esther 2.From man’s point of view, Esther, a Jewish girl, may have seemed an unlikely candidate for Queen of Persia.  In fact Wikipedia claims “The book of Esther is a work of fiction.  Persian kings would never marry outside of the seven novel Persian families”… so it says.Ha ha - Fact check… False.  “…All this was recorded in the book of...  Read More

Good Morning “Assured God is Always Working - In EVERY Situation.”  Today we begin the book of Esther with chapter 1.This book takes place after some of the Jews have returned to Jerusalem.  Some, still remain in Media Persia.  Xerxes is King.  Xerxes is a king that for lack of a better description, likes to show off.  180 days of partying followed by a 7 day banquet with more drinking.  On the 7t...  Read More