When evil seems invincible: Two surprising sources of hope
Where two malignant narcissists ruled, so did ruthlessness. Where evil seemed invincible, Mordecai and Esther seized on two surprising sources of hope and life.
Grace trumps power
If you have suffered at the hands of the self-absorbed, the biblical book of Esther was written for you. Far from the fairy tale we've imagined, Esther's story shows us how to overcome the chaos and destruction wreaked by narcissists who care only for themselves.
#EstherToo
Thousands of years ago, a little book that lies near the center of the Old Testament broke the silence. Esther the book speaks openly of sexual, racial and domestic abuse. Esther the woman experienced all three. Still today, Esther is speaking out to show us how one abused woman faced down what threatened to swallow her up, and how we can do the same.
Countdown to The Esther Blessing: 7
Mini-post about Esther as parable, teaching us the unseen by showing us what is seen. Quote from The Esther Blessing: Grace to Reign in Life.
Countdown to The Esther Blessing: 9
Mini-post: The counterfeit of reigning in life. Quote from The Esther Blessing: Grace to Reign in Life.
The blessing of an undivided heart
One weekend in March 2012, I met with a small group eager to seek what God wanted to show us through Elijah’s life and times. None of us has been…