And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” (Nehemiah 1:3, ESV) The Book of Nehemiah begins with Nehemiah discovering a tragic situation. Jerusalem is in shambles. The wall is destroyed. Life is exceedingly difficult. The people of … [Read more...] about Discovering a Cause
Devotions
Lessons in Leadership
Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer suffer derision.” (Nehemiah 2:17, ESV) I have been thinking a lot about leadership recently. Leadership plays an important role in all of our lives. Maybe you consider yourself a leader. Maybe you don’t. But if … [Read more...] about Lessons in Leadership
Time for Family
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10, ESV) My wife and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary this weekend. We are headed out of town for the next two days without children. It is time to get away. It is time to relax. It is time to celebrate. It is time to be together. It … [Read more...] about Time for Family
Verse of the Week: Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV) Every Sunday, I share a verse of the week. Use this verse to meditate, pray, ponder, and memorize during the week. See how taking just one verse into your heart each week can be transformational. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Romans 6:23
Choose Your Words Wisely
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14, ESV) Words have power. It was with words that God created the universe. Be careful with the words you use. They have the power to build up and to tear down. I recently came across three questions to ask before you speak. These questions … [Read more...] about Choose Your Words Wisely