Purpose & Calling
Esther’s Courageous “Yes”
“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14 (NIV) Esther’s story picks up where Vashti’s leaves off. Chosen
Dr. Emmanuel X. Okoro
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Purpose & Calling
Priscilla & Aquila: Coaching for Kingdom Impact
“They took him aside and explained to him the way of God more adequately. … For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus
Faith & Spiritual Growth
March 20 — Quiet Trust That Calms the Soul
“I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” — Psalm 131:2 (NIV) In a world filled
Encouragement & Resilience
Joy When Nothing Is Blooming
“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no
Faith & Spiritual Growth
The Syrophoenician Mother: Faith That Persists
“Then Jesus said to her, ‘For saying this, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.’” — Mark 7:29 (NIV) At first glance, this story might seem like a small footnote
Faith & Spiritual Growth
The Bent-Over Woman Stands Tall
“When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, ‘Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.’” — Luke 13:12 (NIV) Eighteen years. That’s how long this woman
Faith & Spiritual Growth
March 16 — A Heart of Gratitude: Thanking the Almighty
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 (NIV) How often do we truly pause to thank God? Not only for the obvious
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Running the Race of Faith: Step by Step
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Living Faith Daily: Justice, Mercy, and Humility
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Josiah & Huldah’s Wake-Up Call
“Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken … I also have heard you, declares the Lord.” — 2 Kings