Nothing makes a person feel all warm and fuzzy inside like hearing, “You need to repent.” It tends to conjure up images of brimstone and sweaty preachers. In fact, you probably read that first sentence in a deep Southern accent (“You need to rePAINT!”)  Read More

Being under anything can be difficult. Being under something forces us to feel its weight. Being under something can create an uncomfortable pressure. But being under something can also be comforting. Like being under a soft blanket on a chilly night. Or like being under an umbrella in a rainstorm.  Read More

Accountability. That word might make you cringe and run for cover. It could bring up thoughts of shame, guilt and hiding that you’d rather not think about. In modern times, we’ve probably turned it into something it was not supposed to be – keeping tight reigns on ourselves or someone else, perhaps.  Read More

So many have said so much on the topic of leadership that I avoid writing about it. Not that I think it’s unimportant, I just don’t know what I could add. But when I consider the actions of Nehemiah, I can’t help myself. The man was a leader, and we can learn from him.  Read More

All through the chronicles of Nehemiah’s rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, we see a pattern of God’s faithfulness. Nehemiah’s brokenness and prayer were met by God giving him not just a call, but the courage and resources to fulfill it. And later, He gave victory over opposition  Read More

Ask the Bucs. Nothing would have threatened their win more than for the Chiefs to have glimpsed their playbook. That’s what we get in Nehemiah 4, a peek at Satan’s ploys.  Read More