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 …
The other day, I was meditating on the words of Isaiah 58 and the idea of a scorched place really hit me. You know when you’re in a scorched place. It’s the aftermath of a trial, when the sound of the wildfire has died down and now all that’s left is ashes. Take a look …
God is still working in the midst of us. We must be careful, toeing the line between fanaticism and humble recognition of God’s working in our lives. But when I was 16, I was so amazed by what God was doing in my life that I started a “Miracle Journal.” While He didn’t part the …
I used to think that there were control freaks, and then there were free spirits. And, in a sense, there are. I’m not one to always have to be behind the steering wheel (I actually prefer being the passenger princess, that way I can freely DJ), and I’m pretty chill about which way the toilet …
Genesis 46 tells the story of Jacob. God has asked him to go to leave his home and everything he knows and head to Egypt. “Don’t be afraid,” God says. And He gives two reasons here that I love. 01. You don’t have to fear the hard things God is asking you to do because …
I served at my church’s VBS last week (Vacation Bible School). In case you aren’t familiar with the concept, many churches around the country take a week every summer to offer free day camp for parents to drop their kids off at. There’s usually an overarching theme, complete with matching crafts the kids can bring …
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 …
Every day, I feel like the world is getting a little darker. It gives me comfort to know that Christians of all eras have been aware of this darkness, and God has given them the power they need to overcome in His name. Perhaps you, like me, need a little encouragement right now. Let’s go …
