If the book of Nehemiah teaches us anything, it's that there will always be opposition to the work of God. How can we overcome the attacks of the enemy? Read on to learn from the life of Nehemiah! I've been reading Nehemiah, and I've noticed a few things. First, from the moment Nehemiah headed out to do what God had called him to do, he faced opposition. But do you know what? He ...
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Why Should We Pray? How to Develop a Life of Prayer
Prayer is powerful so what keeps us from praying? How can we develop lives of prayer? One of my kids is always "hungry." So much so that it's a running joke between me and one of my best mom friends. If she sees me talking to that particular child, she walks up to me and says, "But, Mom, I'm hungry." Because she knows, as well as I do, that if this kid is making ...
4 Ways to Keep Christmas Focused on Christ
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we're all busy to prove it! How can we keep Christmas focused on Christ this year? Over the past few weeks, there has been a recurring thought in my mind; a couple of words keep being whispered in my heart and head. "Make room." The gentle nudge to clear out the old to make room for the new is becoming ...
Don’t Leave Out The Love – Understanding The Key to Meaningful Service
You're busy. I know it, you know it, everybody knows it. How can you still do "all the things" you need to do with the love of Christ? How can that make your service meaningful? This week, I've been resting. Seriously. Weeks ago, a friend asked me to accompany her to a conference, and I told her I would. Then life happened. I completely forgot the dates of ...