- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Nehemiah
Remember and Fight
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
The Joy Was Heard
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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Tagged corporate worship, singing, singing with the saints, the joy of the Lord
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Nevertheless
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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Tagged confession, corporate worship, God's faithfulness, God's grace, God's mercy, God's promises, great mercy, repentance
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Ready to Receive the Word
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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Tagged facedown, humble yourselves, the Word of God, word of God speak
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We’re Gonna Sing
To sing, or not to sing, that is the question. At least for some. And, a few weeks ago, for us as elders as we anticipated our church gathering again in our building this Sunday. Lot to think about when … Continue reading
Next To
What I recall from most couples I’ve met who have talked of taking on home renovation projects together, is that while they may have saved some money, they stressed their marriage. Whether tiling together, painting together, or hanging pictures together, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian unity, church unity, disunity, meeting together, on mission together, unity of the Spirit
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The God of Heaven
Okay, not sure how this thought’s going to play out. More noodling than concluding. But need to work through an observation that keeps getting observed over the past few days through my reading plan. So, what am I chewing on … Continue reading
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Tagged God of heaven, God's sovereignty, keep on keepin' on, Things above
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It’s Not You, It’s Us
Hovering over Nehemiah 9 this morning. For over three weeks the people who built the wall have been listening to the Word. What began on the first day of the seventh month with standing before Ezra as he read from … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, God's character, God's faithfulness, God's grace, God's mercy, God's righteousness
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Do Not Be Afraid . . . Remember the Lord . . . and Fight!
Earlier this week, I was talking to a young friend you has been going through a crisis of faith over the last few years and is kind of wound tight now as she quickly approaches a season of change and … Continue reading
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Tagged fight the good fight, mighty in battle, spiritual battles, the battle is the Lord's, trusting God
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A Curse-based Oath vs. Grace-based Determination
You gotta hand it to Nehemiah & Co. They did it! Despite unrelenting opposition they rebuilt the walls. But perhaps more impressive, after decades of exile in a foreign land they rediscovered the Word. The Law read resulted in hearts … Continue reading