Do you want to be truly happy? Well, Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 5:5-6 that the way to be happy is to live for somebody other than ourselves—to set self aside; to be done with “me”; to passionately pursue purity . . . that is the only path to true happiness.
Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.