Nehemiah 8:2-3What an amazing passage showing people who are hungry for the truth! This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, about how many people are hungry for truth. Many people are seeking today for something to help them feel whole. Something to hold on to. So many things in this world promise to be the truth or to give a sense of purpose in this world. The Bible tells us the...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:   Often, a physical problem eventually sheds light on a spiritual problem. For Israel, rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem was a physical problem. After they had achieved this daunting task, they soon realized what the “greater reason” was for rebuilding the walls – spiritual revival! When Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem, he found more than just broken walls; he found broken l...  Read More

Nehemiah 7:4-63Can you imagine being carried away into exile, barred from your homeland, and expected to live under another country’s rule?   As we’ve journeyed through the book of Nehemiah, we’ve been reminded that this is exactly what happened to the citizens of Jerusalem at the hands of the power-hungry ruler of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar, who initiated the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish ...  Read More

2 Peter 3:17-18Ever since Christ’s ascension, there has been the anticipation that He’s return is imminent. And it is right to have felt, as then, and to feel even now this way. For man does not know the day of His return. Even though there have been two millennia, Christ’s return remains at “any moment.” Eschatology, the study of end-times, is dicey. It’s important to have an understanding of wha...  Read More

1 Timothy 4:12-16 If you are not aware yet, from reading my devotions, Nehemiah is one of my favorite books of the Bible. There are so many great lessons throughout the book that apply to modern day leadership. Nehemiah is a man of courage, strength, and perseverance. When the opposition came, he dealt with it while also continuing to move forward with his mission to build the wall. If you are any...  Read More

Colossians 2:6-7A few weeks ago, our staff went up to Lake Ann Camp for a team-building retreat. One of the team building exercises involved working in pairs and walking through the rigid forest. Sounds easy, right? Well, one person from each pair had to take turns closing their eyes and being led by their partner. An exercise to show us how we have to trust our team, or, taking a step further, tr...  Read More