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God’s Purposes in Evil
As we finish Esther and begin the book of Job, we get a unique view of how God allows evil but turns it into a good result. May you find...
jacarroll71
Jun 3, 2016
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A Delayed Reward with Accrued Interest
We are impatient people demanding immediate recognition and reward for our efforts. In today’s reading (Esther 4:1-9:17) we get to know...
jacarroll71
Jun 2, 2016
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Godly Living in a Pagan Society
As we move on from Nehemiah to Esther, we find people living with grace in the midst of a pagan society. Today’s reading: Nehemiah 13:1-...
jacarroll71
Jun 1, 2016
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Who’s he? Nobody!
Today’s reading: Esther 7-10; Acts 6 2 And the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And...
jacarroll71
Jun 23, 2015
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Obedience by Faith
Today’s reading: Esther 4-6; Acts 5:17-42 “Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” Esther...
jacarroll71
Jun 22, 2015
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Mordecai Wins; Ananias Loses
Today’s reading: Esther 1-3; Acts 5:1-16 15 The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in Susa the...
jacarroll71
Jun 21, 2015
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God’s Purposes in Evil
Today’s reading: Esther 9:18-Job 3:26 My selection: Job 1:12 And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only...
jacarroll71
Jun 2, 2013
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A Delayed Reward with Accrued Interest
Today’s reading: Esther 4:1-9:17 My selection: Esther 6:3 And the king said, “What honor or distinction has been bestowed on Mordecai for...
jacarroll71
Jun 1, 2013
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Living with Integrity and Humility in a Pagan Society
Today’s reading: Nehemiah 13:1-Esther 3:15 My selection: Esther 2:16-17 And when Esther was taken to King Ahasuerus into his royal palace...
jacarroll71
May 31, 2013
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Taking Time to Celebrate
Today’s reading: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 My selection: Nehemiah 12:43 And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had...
jacarroll71
May 30, 2013
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