Even if we are using God's gifts and guidance in this life, let's not forget that the plan - and the power - is God's
Time to Solve the Problem
Sometimes, God works miraculously in the lives of human beings, but other times He works by giving His people wisdom, competencies, and opportunities
Important Things to Remember
Lets remember that we don't have to be an enemy of God or of His people
The Queen’s Reply
One problem with plotting bad things against others is that it can sometimes land back on us, instead
I Didn’t Know You Needed That
Sometimes, you just need to ask for what you need. Maybe the other person won't be as hesitant to help as you thought!
Solving Problems with Food
Sometimes, it makes sense to "ease into" a big request...
And the Winner Is…
Sometimes, a victory in this life is a precursor to something even more amazing in God's plan
Family Ties Through Difficult Times
Even when our family goes through trials, we can support each other: whether our blood relatives, those who have become like family to us through circumstances, or the family of God
Let’s Meet Mordecai and Hadassah
The Esther for whom the book of the Bible was named didn't start out with everything going for her
Welcome to Esther
The book of Esther starts out with quite a cast of characters, even before we meet the book's namesake
Help May Already Be On the Way
Honest prayer can be challenging, but sometimes it is part of the process to experience what God has already prepared
Time for a Request
There's a difference between wages and a gift, but when we haven't earned what we seek, we can only hope for the latter
We Deserved It
Today is not a day to beat ourselves up, but it might be a day to admit that negative consequences sometimes legitimately apply to us
Is It Time, Now?
Is our attitude more "Gimme" or "Please"?
Almost King for a Day
The rewards that we get from other people can be fleeting
Interpretation
The "writing on the wall" was a real thing, but the message wasn't favorable to the recipient
Should Have Known Better
There's a difference between making an honest mistake and doing the same thing when we know better
“Surprise” Party
When things get out of a control at a party, surprises are usually not a good thing
Time to Face Facts
When we encounter the true God at work, an appropriate response is the only logical reaction
Not the Expected Spectacle
God's great work is still worth getting up for a closer look