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Time for My Story

I’ve written my way through changing technology: pen and paper, an old-fashioned typewriter and a new-fangled Selectric, a cumbersome computer and a sleek laptop, even my cell phone. I’ve used erasers, Wite Out, correction tape and — my favorite — … Continue reading →

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Such a Time

The book of Esther tells a story of Jewish persecution and restoration. Mordecai encourages Esther to take the risk and speak for her people. Esther 4:14 (ESV) “… And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Such a Time as This

In the book of Esther, we find Mordecai urging Esther to use her influence with the king to save her people. Esther 4:14 (NIV) Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as … Continue reading →

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Such Time

  Today is Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the actions of Esther, who saved her people from Haman’s plan to kill all Jews (as recorded in the book of Esther).   Esther’s uncle asked her to risk all and step … Continue reading →

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Such a Time

I love the book of Esther. It’s a great story–with a none-too-bright king, an evil villain, a trusted adviser and the brave and beautiful queen. The disaster train speeds along, and the villain has the Jewish nation tied to the … Continue reading →

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