Don’t let the long, long, long, long, LONG list of names scare you off from reading Nehemiah 7! There’s still much to glean here. Let’s refresh: Nehemiah has just finished the wall. This is a HUGE victory. But you can’t just build a wall and then be done; walls require guarding and maintenance. We all …
Today, let’s go over Nehemiah 5. This chapter was so relatable! It starts out with the people deep in worry about many things. Their problems included: Our modern-day problems may not seem as important, but I’ve realized that anything that causes us to worry or fear is important enough for us to act, because it …
1.You must be righteous before him (1:8). I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. God’s servants must be willing. A proud heart cannot be used by God; He needs us to be soft, …
At first glance, Nehemiah is reminiscent of a genealogy that drags on for too long. But every part of the Bible is inspired, even long lists of things that seem monotonous. Take your time reading over these portions of the Bible, and cover them with prayer; God’s word never returns void. In Nehemiah 3, the …
Hi beloved ones! I wanted to start a new series where I share ways to serve God right where you are. I’ll start off with creative talents/occupations first, because that’s my forte, but in the future I’d love to interview YOU ALL to get a take on serving God while being a teacher, nurse, etc. …
This post is part of the Through the Eyes of a Writer Series. If you’re on Instagram or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen lots of posts encouraging women to see themselves as the heroine of their lives. And I believe we all do this, whether it’s a conscious, social-media-inspired choice or not. The world would have …
Borrow this prayer if you’re living in fear right now. <3 Today, I choose not to live in fear. As people prey on helpless children— As pagan statues are erected— As world leaders whisper behind closed doors— I choose to believe that God will judge the wicked, that He will break down every idol, that …
I was an emo kid without knowing it. I may not have worn the black hoodies and lipstick or listened to punk rock, but looking back I can’t help but chuckle—and wince—at how angsty I was, even in middle school. “No one understands meeeeeeeee!!” I constantly cried out into the void, posing solemnly by a …
When I was younger, I thought being a Christian was something you did on Sundays. It rocked my world when I realized that faith is something that leaks into every aspect of your life, like the flavor and color of a tea bag. You can’t dip a tea bag into hot water without making the …
I’m a workaholic. And I am usually aware of that. It can be a good thing. But it can also be a bad thing, too (you probably relate!!). In life, we tend to get our eyes stuck on the ground. We have times where we’re looking up to the sky, full of verve to be …
