Leaders and Disappointments (Part Two)
Yesterday we saw in Nehemiah 13 the first of two causes for Israel’s spiritual collapse following Nehemiah’s revival. There is a third cause, and it is one that very real... Read More »
Leaders and Disappointments (Part One)
When Oliver Cromwell was sitting for his official portrait, the artist assured him that he planned on “touching up” some of Cromwell’s facial imperfections. Cromwell... Read More »
FRIENDSHIP
1 Samuel 18–20
Introduction: The news of the death of a very good friend of mine reached me in November. Leonard and I had met in our freshman year in college and been friends... Read More »
Leadership and Renewal (Part Three)
We are considering the book of Nehemiah again this week under the theme of leadership and renewal. We have seen that renewal’s roots are in the Word and the wisdom it produces.... Read More »
Leadership and Renewal (Part Two)
Yesterday we saw that spiritual renewal involved a starting point—God’s Word. Now we see that a part of that renewal is rooted in the wisdom and understanding the Word... Read More »
Leadership and Renewal (Part One)
There are many 21st-century lessons for the church in the Nehemiah story. Among those practical applications is the need for recognition of the diversity of strengths and gifts. No... Read More »
Leadership and Opposition (Part Three)
This week we are going to school on Nehemiah’s experiences by learning how to handle opposition. Sometimes, however, “handling” opposition is easier said than... Read More »
Leadership and Opposition (Part Two)
Yesterday we saw that criticism is often a part of serving God, and that sometimes that criticism can be very destructive. Today we return to Nehemiah 4 to see how Nehemiah responded... Read More »
Leadership and Opposition (Part One)
In his opening comments on Nehemiah 4, Charles Swindoll writes, “Anyone who steps into the arena of leadership must be prepared to pay a price. True leadership exacts a heavy... Read More »
When You Feel Like Quitting (Part Three)
This week, we are looking at reasons to stay engaged in serving Christ, even when we feel like quitting. It is comforting to know that Paul had similar struggles, but it can challenge... Read More »
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