Has the Church forgotten its mission in the world? Pastor Stephen Davey believes it has. After twenty-five years of ecclesiastical activism, Christians have become more like Crusaders in society, seeking to purge her of her idols rather than pray for her conversion! That’s why the Apostle Paul’s message to the Church in Rome is as relevant for us today as it was for them then: let the world busy itself with social reformation . . . you busy yourself with spiritual reformation.
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.