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Taking Hold of God’s Hand

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

Throughout the book of Esther, there is evidence of God’s constant care for His people who were in exile; His hand involved in the circumstances that protected His people. A plot to kill the king was foiled by a Jew … Continue reading →

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God Made the Wonderful You

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

A lesson learned for me in reading Esther 7-8 is that being open and letting people know who you are has benefits. Esther told the king about her Jewish background and rather than be destroyed, her people received protection. My … Continue reading →