Have you ever dreamed of a sudden windfall; and unexpected inheritance? How would you live differently if unexpected riches fell in your lap? As followers of Jesus, we are promised a rich inheritance … what is it, and what does it mean for our lives here and now?
What if you were to be given a whole new identity? And what if that new identity was more than a different name, but in fact you were chosen for something spectacular? Who you think you are greatly affects how you live. Are you who you think you are … or do you possess a…
It is natural for us to want to pray for good things to come to those we love … and certainly to ourselves as well. But are all the good things we pray for really good things? Will that new job, new car, new house, new relationship, new health make the difference most needed in…
What would cause a man like Paul to boast about his loved ones? And what does it mean to be counted worthy? Considering these two questions may lead us to pray differently for those we love.
What should we abound in? The term means to be rich and well supplied; for something to exist in great quantity. What should our lives abound in? If there was one thing you would want you life well supplied with, one quality or item, what would have the greatest impact? What is it our lives…
We want to experience all that God has for us. But how do we find that full life? Is there a path that can clearly guide us to this amazing discovery? Paul gives us a clear compass point towards which we set our hearts and minds, and an example of how to pray for those…
In the last message in this series, there was great celebration. Some time has passed though, and Nehemiah discovers that some of the things that caused the city to be in crumbles before the rebuilding have been happening again. While it seems crazy to us that they wouldn’t remember and continue to live in a…
In Nehemiah, we have a scene of the dedication of the rebuilt Jerusalem. This isn’t just any simple celebration though. We read about a scene that is elaborate, complete with choirs surrounding the city walls. Aaron reminds us that celebration isn’t something to shy away from. It is appropriate to lavishly celebrate what God is…
Chapter 11 of Nehemiah brings the challenge to act like God is in Control. We can be convicted of not doing this in all sorts of areas in our lives. We may read that God will take care of us in Matthew, but immediately spend our entire day worrying about whether or not we will…
Chapter 10 of Nehemiah