Holly, and ivy, and trees! Oh, my! Were evergreen trees a symbol of pagan worship? Did the Romans really decorate their temples with holly, ivy, and mistletoe? Should sincere Christians have a Christmas tree in their home during the holiday season? In this special message, Stephen traces the extraordinary relationship between trees and the Christmas story to answer some of these controversial questions.
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.