Category Archives: Life Plan

When You’re Right, But Everything Keeps Falling Apart

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 What do you do when you’re misunderstood by your spouse? your friends? your co-worker? your parents? … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Re-Arranger of Life

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Christmas reminds us that God is the ultimate re-arranger of lives. God radically rearranged Mary’s life when the angel, Gabriel, visited her. She probably was just entering her teen years. She was looking forward to marriage, to settling down, and … Continue reading →

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Backed Into A Corner

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to urge her to go into … Continue reading →

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Mordecai: From Hero to Forgotten

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

From the time that Esther first came under Mordecai’s care, she had been obedient to his commands and listened to him, even after being elevated to the position of queen. Now as Queen Esther, she was careful to keep her … Continue reading →

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Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (NIV) Colossians 1:9 What does … Continue reading →