Windows Of The Heart

One of the most difficult books in the bible to both teach and to be taught is James. He is very "in your face"! But James is where Dr. Waterbury is going in this new series during the "Windows of the Heart" program. Why is this book often referred to as the "Handbook for Christians"? Why is it so important that our works follow our faith? Is James in agreement with the rest of the New Testament writers?

Does God's Word ever allow His children to seek vengeance or to vindicate themselves? How is God's justice served in light of the evil that is perpetrated against Christians? In this last lesson on Esther, Dr. Waterbury examines other biblical examples of vindication and exactly how that all fits in with God's love and His plan for His children.

Is it ever right to vindicate ourselves? How do the actions of Esther and Mordecai in the book of Esther exemplify Godly people in light of their violent decrees against those coming against the people of God? In this week's lesson on Esther, Dr. Waterbury looks closer at what is actually happening at the end of Esther and how God's law and His love are neither compromised nor obliterated in HIs Words.

Do you ever doubt God's sovereignty over all things? Do you wonder at how God could be in control when so much evil is prevalent? There are two lessons left in Dr. Waterbury's series on Esther during the "Windows of the Heart" show, and she will spend both lessons addressing these questions. Listen to Lesson Nine and see how God's ultimate control is manifested even in the evil that men do.

Pride is tricky, isn’t it? We can generally see it in the obvious places, but can we see it in ourselves in the more subversive places? Join Dr. Waterbury during the "Windows of the Heart" show where she will be looking at 6 biblical passages concerning pride and contrasts to it. She looks at what the Bible teaches should be our responses that glorify God rather than exulting in self.

Why is it that God hates pride? What lessons can we learn from the book of Esther about the pride that God hates and the humility He both honors and demands? Join us for Lesson 7 of Dr. Waterbury's series on Esther on the "Windows of the Heart" show, where she examines the continuing story of the wicked Haman and the God-fearing Esther in God's ever-present sovereignty.

How did David seek after God in the midst of his troubles? What can we learn from this "man after God's own heart" as it relates to what we learn from Esther? Join Dr. Waterbury as she expounds on last week's lesson from Esther by looking at Psalm 25. How did David share our trials, how did he know to look for God's guidance, and how did he know that it was indeed God from whom he heard?

Why is it so important that we go to our Father with our questions and concerns before we go to our family and friends? What part does this play in our lives as Christians? Join Dr. Waterbury this week in Lesson 5 of her series on Esther during the "Windows of the Heart" program where she looks at how both Esther and Mordecai displayed this all-important Christian principle.

True peace and contentment for the believer does not just come in recognizing the sovereignty of God. It also requires submission to that sovereignty. As Dr. Waterbury further examines Esther, she explores more of what God's Word tells us both from Paul and James on what Christian submission to the sovereignty of God looks like. Does your character exhibit humility in this kind of submission?

What does Esther teach us about submission to God as sovereign? How can an attitude of submission to our Lord beautifully affect our peace and joy in this lifetime? Listen to this week's "Windows of the Heart" show as Dr. Waterbury continues with Lesson Three on the book of Esther, examining this great bible story as it pertains to our lives as Christians.

Can you see God in the middle of evil? How does the life of Esther reveal that beautiful truth in its story? In Lesson Two of Dr. Waterbury's series on "Esther," she begins to more and more unpack both the mystery of God's presence in an otherwise godless world and the beautiful peace that is afforded every believer in the pages of this story. God is wonderfully and lovingly in control.

We often miss the beauty of God in well-known bible stories, and the exciting story of Esther is no exception. And yet God is there, even though He is not mentioned once in the entire book. Join Dr. Waterbury each week as she explores this beautiful love story, not only bringing enjoyment in studying about this woman of God, but also revealing the peace believers have knowing God is truly in control.

Regeneration. Justification. Sanctification. Glorification. How do these four spectacular words describe your salvation? Dr. Waterbury teaches about the glorious truths of what Jesus did for His bride in this week's "Windows of the Heart" show. Knowing how you came to be the bride of the King of kings and Lord of lords brings peace in the sufficiency of that amazing gift!

How can the Lord of lords and the King of kings ever see His imperfect bride as perfect? How can He sing over us words of such love and estimation when we are so very flawed? Dr. Deb Waterbury explores more of the Song of Solomon and how the Bridegroom's song over His bride is a beautiful explanation of how our Savior really sees us, and more importantly, why He sees us that way.

Do you know the magnificence of the voice of our Savior, the drawing and saving voice that sings over His bride? He not only calls His children to Him, but He sings over them as He does so, desiring communion with them. Listen this week to "Windows of the Heart" where Dr. Waterbury takes us even further into the Song of Solomon, looking deeply at the voice of the Bridegroom.

Have you ever wondered how some of the figurative language in the Song of Solomon can be translated in terms of Christ and His love for the church? This is the journey Dr. Waterbury takes us on today as she speaks of how Jesus esteems His bride as described in the Song of Solomon. See how marvelous it is that He can sing over us, "Behold, you are beautiful, my love; behold, you are beautiful"

When Jesus Christ described Himself as the "Good Shepherd," exactly what was He claiming about both His character and His love for His bride? In Part 2 of Dr. Waterbury's message of the protection offered Christians from their Bridegroom, she expounds further on Jesus' own words in John 14:1-15, explaining more of the comfort given to believers everywhere knowing that Jesus loves them so completely.

Do you know your Savior, Jesus Christ, as your Shepherd? Can you pray the 23rd Psalm with the confidence and security of knowing it is a realistic prayer for you based on what you know and believe about Christ? God means for His children to know their Savior as their Protector, and the image of the Good Shepherd is one way He's shown us that in His Word.

What happens when Christians lose focus on Christmas? How easy is it for us to do that, even when we think we're focusing on the right things? Dr. Waterbury gives an insightful and inspirational look into how God reminded her of why she puts up decorations and gives gifts, even when she knows that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season." She found out the year she tried to boycott Christmas.

"What a friend we have in Jesus,..." Often it seems trivial to call the King of kings a "friend," and yet that is exactly how our Savior refers to Himself when He speaks of His relationship with us, His bride. Listen as Dr. Waterbury explores Jesus' words in the Upper Room as He tells His disciples, and us, how it is that He is our friend, the friend who "loves at all times."