Heart did not understand. How could he say she was dirty? She was wearing her best dress-the one with the pretty little blue flowers all over it. And she had carefully dusted off her new black sneakers. Heart hung her head, her eyes sweeping down over herself. She was hurt, mystified, and then horrified Where the light from Word struck her clothes, it showed how dirty they really were and even had holes. When his light touched her fruit, it appeared brown and spoiled, emitting an unpleasant smell.

Word slowly closed the heavy gate. Wiping the tears from her eyes and biting her lip to...

The biblical tale of Esther is an oft-told and beloved story, but hidden in the story is a mystery Esther is more than a historical account-it is a beautiful parable.

The characters and events in the story act out for us a revelation of who we are in our inner selves-the part of us that the mirror on the wall does not reflect. The mystery is solved as the characters, on the parable stage, present a unique revelation of how we work and rule over our 'kingdom' - our soul and spirit residing within a physical body. We also see the intimate reflection of the heart of God as He loves, woos,...