The Darker the Moment, the Brighter Your Light

When we see injustice, cruelty, and other forms of darkness, do we bring the light of God's grace and gospel into those situations? Some days the world seems particularly dark with evil behaviors - during these times we should shine the brightest. Matt 5:14-16

Is Fear Flattening Your Faith?

In Nehemiah 6, God's people were made afraid by the words of their enemies. Nehemiah resists that fear by calling on God to strengthen him and give him courage. This passage might remind us that faith in God is cure the for fear, and that fear is a drain on our faith. May we seek God's help in strengthening our faith to overcome the many fears that beset us.

Is Our Greed Preventing Us From Obeying God?

Nehemiah is angry when he learns how poorly God's people were treating each other. He was specifically upset over the way the poor were being treated. He accused the wealthy of disregarding God's law (Neh 5:6). The wealthy of Nehemiah's day repented and changed their practices. What would happen if the church began to care more about pleasing God and caring for His people, than about making a profit?

What Is Your Call To Action?

In Nehemiah 4:20, a trumpet sounded the need for God's people to gather to fight for their brothers.

What is our call to gather and fight our great enemy when he attacks our brothers and sisters in Christ? May we see the suffering of others and respond with care, concern, and prayer.

Everyone Can Help - Nehemiah 3

In Nehemiah 3, we read of a list of people working to rebuild the security wall around their city. The beauty of this passage is that there was work for every hand. As Christians we can take comfort in the fact that there is work for us and all of us our important to the work (1 Co 12:12).

Let's Be Friends!

Many Christians have big hearts and want to demonstrate love and acceptance with those around them - especially those who may be different in some way. However, in our zeal to locate and love those who are different from us, we may overlook just how similar these people really are to us.
Let us love in a way the demonstrates respect, and sees the hand of God in those we meet. Gal 5:14

The gospel can help you face your truth

One of our greatest fears is to face the truth about ourselves. Even the apostle Paul, seems unable to embrace his own goodness. The grace of God can comfort us even as we face our the hard truths about ourselves. Knowing the truth of the gospel, that God loves and accepts you already - can give us the strength we need to face ourselves and be better.