Vashti: Dignity and Self-Respect

Bible Verse: Esther 1:12       But when the attendants delivered the king’s command, Queen Vashti refused to come. Vashti's story in the Book of Esther is often overlooked, especially her refusal to appear before King Xerxes and his guests. When Vashti refused the king's demand to parade her beauty at his banquet, she knowingly risked facing … Continue reading Vashti: Dignity and Self-Respect

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Verse of the Day:   Matthew 5:43-44  “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.            Today, we honor the memory of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. He was not only an activist who fought against … Continue reading Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.