Category Archives: Nehemiah

Remember Me

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Pete

It’s the two-word prayer that hits me every time I wrap up reading Nehemiah. A two-word prayer that almost always leaves me a little uncomfortable. A two-word prayer that feels self-serving at first, but which, after considering the character of … Continue reading →

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Forgiven. Not Forgotten

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Pete

Okay, here’s one of those thoughts that I think is a valid thought but, to be honest, as I type this I’m kind of hearing it put this way for the first time myself. If not entirely correct, it’s at … Continue reading →

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With the Help of God

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Pete

I was at a retreat last week connecting with some missionary-pastors and their wives. I’m on the board of a ministry which sends these faithful saints to lesser-known (some of them WAY lesser-known) rural places in America. Many of these … Continue reading →

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Remember Me

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Pete

Apparently, back in 2011, I thought I had resolved the tension I feel when reading Nehemiah 13. I didn’t. This morning, I find myself still struggling with what to take away from the last chapter of Nehemiah. My bible titles … Continue reading →

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Presumptuously

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Pete

It’s a long word in a long summary that catches my attention this morning. A long word used only a few times in the Old Testament but twice in this morning’s reading in Nehemiah. A long word which captures a … Continue reading →

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The Corruption of a Commendable Covenant

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Pete

Connecting some dots this morning between two of my readings. In Nehemiah, it’s the written, officially sealed, binding agreement of a people taking an oath of obedience. In Luke, it’s the story of a wince-invoking, offensively sanctimonious, boastful assertion of … Continue reading →

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Remember and Fight

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over Nehemiah 4 this morning. First observation, the work of God will be opposed by the enemies of God. Nehemiah & Co. are in the center of God’s will as they rebuild the wall at Jerusalem. They are also … Continue reading →

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The Joy Was Heard

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Pete

Back from a week of visiting family. Back, Lord willing, into my morning routine. Finished off Nehemiah this morning. Always mixed emotions as I read these last chapters. Not really sure how I should read Nehemiah’s nationally enforced obedience in … Continue reading →

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Nevertheless

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Pete

To mess with Dickens’ well-known line . . . It can be the best of words, it can be the worst of words. The word? Nevertheless. It’s been over three weeks since they gathered to hear Ezra read from the … Continue reading →

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Ready to Receive the Word

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Pete

Facedown or face to the ground? That is the question. Well, not really. It is a question. But in the overall scheme of things, not that important a question. Nevertheless, one I am chewing on this morning. And not because … Continue reading →

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