I can only imagine what the biblical character of Esther must have felt when she walked into her husband’s courtroom. The responsibility she held to her countrymen must have weighed heavily on her heart and emotions as she stood, poised and beautiful before the greatest leader of her time. Surrounded by counselors, leaders, governors, and … Continue reading Scepter of Acceptance
Author: Christa Madrid
Christa Madrid is a Bible school graduate and licensed minister who has served in her church for many years. She has taught regularly from the pulpit and has gone on international missions trips. She enjoys writing faith-based blog and newspaper articles, and is a self-published author of novels, devotionals, and nonfiction books. Along with her church ministry and writing, Christa loves spending time with her husband Michael and daughter Amaris in their home in the Texas Panhandle.
From the Heart
My brother and I didn’t grow up watching Saturday morning cartoons and playing Nintendo all day like a lot of children. We were homeschooled, so our mom was our primary teacher. Since she was a bookworm from her days as a child on a farm, she made sure we discovered the world of books when … Continue reading From the Heart
eBook on Kindle Amazon: “Virtue’s Promise”
One of my short stories, "Virtue's Promise," is now available on Kindle on Amazon! Book Plot: Athalie LeBlanc yearns for a godly husband, but the choices in her tiny French mountain village seems to deny her of the dream's reality. Just as frustrated with the selection of young women around him, the prince of France … Continue reading eBook on Kindle Amazon: “Virtue’s Promise”
The Big Picture
Some art work baffles me. I think they call it abstract: a wash of color over here, an eyeball over there, half an arm off somewhere in the corner. I’m not sure I’d call that a picture. It’s more like someone got mad and threw a fit with their water colors . . . … Continue reading The Big Picture
Diffusing the Fragrance
I have recently been introduced to essential oils. Full of health benefits, these oils are derived from a variety of sources - everything from roses to frankincense. When applied or taken internally, they can provide nutrients that our body needs, or heal places that need to be restored. Only a few drops can do wonders … Continue reading Diffusing the Fragrance
More Than Enough for Me
Several years ago, I was bemoaning the absence of marriage in my life. It was one of those dreams that seemed to take forever to manifest. “Haven’t I waited long enough?” my carnal mind demanded. “Everyone” younger than myself was enjoying a relationship, but there I stood, single as can be. Surely I didn’t … Continue reading More Than Enough for Me
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