Today of all days, she needed to have this time alone to sort out her spinning thoughts. It was the last morning she would spend in this house as the daughter of Ammiel and Shiran. In just a few short hours, she would become the wife of Uriah the Hittite.
He was unwanted, unclaimed, unimportant . . . Until the prophet demanded his presence at the feast of the new moon and secretly anointed him king of Israel. In that moment, everything—and nothing—changed.
He was Israel’s beloved champion. Not only had he saved the kingdom, but the lives of Hassar Jonathan and King Shaul as well. Even so, Shaul took away his freedom . . . and then gave him the general’s mantle. A bittersweet reward indeed for Yahweh’s chosen one.
This fascinating narrative about Esther, involving more than 70 characters, brings to life the Zoroastrian society of ancient Persia and chronicles the known exploits and foibles of king Xerxes in authentic detail. Esther's amazing story shows how God turns women with common fears, struggles, and identity crises into heroines of faith.
She was stolen from her home on the whim of a king. This once-carefree
Jewish girl became the wife of a powerful pagan king. Esther spent years
wondering why God had allowed this to happen. What possible reason could there
be for such a bizarre turn of events in her life? Then one day the answer lay before her, shining and
dangerous as a sword.
What was it like to be Hezekiah?To be the king of God’s nation but under the thumb of the Assyrians would make anyone resentful.You’ll get to see how God led despite Hezekiah’s mistakes and watch as the stage is set for Israel to fall into an even harsher captivity. Book 1 of 5.
A boy became king.His task was to repair God’s temple a turn Judah back to God.See first hand what the effect King Manasseh’s reign had on these efforts.Did prosperity result? Book 2 of 5.
Living during the time of the prophet Jeremiah would have certainly been amazing and scary.Delve into this period and see for yourself what it’s like to go to war, be taken captive, and watch God’s people and city fall to the heathen. Book 3 of 5
A victorious Nebuchadnezzar, a young and faithful Daniel, three friends tried in the fire at the plain of Dura, and several meaningful dreams interpreted.All this and more comes alive in the story Gate of the Gods. Book 4 of 5.
What was it like to watch the greatest superpower in the world crumble?To be thrown into a den of lions? The Open Gates traces these events all the way to the freedom Cyrus granted to the Jews. Book 5 of 5.
As the story unfolds, Potiphar, his wife, his servants, highly placed Egyptian officials, palace servants, Amenemhet III, Asenath, and members of Joseph's own household become familiar players in the drama of saving Joseph from slavery and Egypt from famine. Woven into this unforgettable story are rich details about Egyptian religion and culture.
Trudy J. Morgan-Cole's skillful touch transforms the New Testament narrative of Lydia and the people of Philippi into a vibrant story of challenges and triumphs.
