When you call on God in truth, He is near. When you fear God, He fulfills your desires. When you cry out to God, He hears you and saves you.
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Our God knows what we need, and He knows when we need it. God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives, and He provides in His perfect timing.
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Is the graciousness of God surprising to you? Sadly, many people are corrupted by power and abuse it. Our most powerful God instead showers us with grace.
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I have seen the greatness of God in my life. He is greater than the physical world He created. God has made His greatness over creation known to me.
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The Bible is a book about God. This sounds obvious but is perhaps easily forgotten. As we seek application of a particular passage, may it always be in the front of our minds that while the Bible does have a lot of say about us, it is primarily a book about God.
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The Bible is replete with examples of godly men & women who were courageous. Their examples inspire all who read their stories of heroism & courage.
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Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who only wanted to speak? God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason! We should listen more and talk less!
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All of us, especially those in leadership, desperately need the wisdom of God. We are very limited in our abilities, but God is infinite & omniscient.
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We need the same radical obedience to Jesus Christ in our day that the Apostles had in the first century.
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I have a simple definition for Christian hope: the confident assurance that God will work everything out. Our hope is anchored in our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.
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Too often we seek the Lord in prayer for a word or vision, but once started, we get distracted by our own pride, disagreements with others, or just the work itself, and forget to work in a spirit of prayer.
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Nehemiah communicated high expectations and modeled excellence and self-sacrifice in his own commitment to the project the LORD called him to lead.
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Successful leaders unify their followers toward a common goal, and they inspire a sense of ownership in their projects.
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Is the Lord speaking to you about brokenness or need in your neighborhood, church, or greater community? Today's passage in Nehemiah may challenge you to pray, research, and lead others in addressing the need.
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Today we examine the first of several leadership behaviors that are evident in the narrative of Nehemiah's life: the practice of prayer before action.
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When two friends get together and build one another up, they have the freedom to speak their mind and give both affirmation and constructive criticism.
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Do you have loud friends? I never really thought about how loud we Americans are until I traveled overseas and was told as much.
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Solomon instructs us to not forsake our friends. It is wise to invest in your friends. Trouble always comes. When it does, you need true friends.
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A true friend is someone who has our best interests at heart. They will tell you important truths you do not wish to hear because they love you.
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This week I will write about the topic of friendship. What a wonderful concept. The Bible has a lot to say about this grand topic.
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