09/22/22 He Prayed
READING: Nehemiah 12:27-13:6, Nehemiah 5:14-19, Nehemiah 13:7-31, Malachi 1:1-2:9 The book of Nehemiah begins and ends in prayer. At the start of the book,…
Read More09/21/22 One-Tenth
READING: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, 1 Chronicles 9:1-34 Sometimes serving God fully requires a move of physical residence. I think particularly of missionaries who serve around…
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Wednesday Words: A Professor’s Words about the Way We are to Love Our Spouse
These words are from Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication at Biola University, as he discusses the way we are to love our spouses,…
Read More09/20/22 Obey and Rejoice
READING: Nehemiah 8:13-10:39 Not unlike what we saw in yesterday’s devotion, I love the progression in today’s reading in Nehemiah 8. I’ve highlighted in bold…
Read More09/19/22 Hear, Understand, and Obey
READING: Nehemiah 7:4-8:12 Yesterday many of us taught and preached God’s Word. Our task was not only to read the Word, but also to…
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6 Reasons We Need “On Call” Prayer Warriors, and a Challenge to Secure Some
I have a number of folks to whom I turn almost immediately when I need prayer. Some of these folks pray regularly for Pam…
Read More09/18/22 Prayer and Preparation
READING: Nehemiah 3:1-7:3 To serve the Lord faithfully is to invite opposition from others who do not follow Him – and all of us…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Job 1:9a “Haven’t you placed a hedge around him?” In these words of Satan in Job 1, the enemy of God’s people must admit that…
Read More09/17/22 Grace Lists
READING: Ezra 9:1-10:44, Nehemiah 1:1-2:20 Ezra knew the depth and height of the sin of God’s people. He was, in fact, “ashamed and embarrassed”…
Read More09/16/22 Finding Our Strength in Him
READING: Ezra 4:7-23, Ezra 7:1-8:36 When God is with us, that’s all that matters. We can face anything life throws at us—including death—when we…
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