A spoiled little boy was throwing a temper tantrum. He was angry because the housekeeper would not let him have a valuable vase from the cabinet.… read more

One of Satan’s techniques in tempting us is his ability to wait for the perfect timing. In Luke 4:13, Satan did not give up just because Jesus… read more

God is the absolute authority and ruler over His creation. Neither a hair nor a sparrow falls apart from God’s will (see Matthew 10:29-30).… read more

Not all discontentment is bad. Sometimes discontentment can motivate positive, godly change in our lives. Discontentment can be the warning sign that… read more

Running from God will never alleviate our problems, quell our guilt, or quiet our consciences. Running from God will never cure our restlessness or… read more

Some people believe that if they have a certain level of wealth, then they will have peace—or if they marry right, then they will know… read more

Are you content with how your life has turned out? Are you happy with the career path, spouse, or home you have chosen? Are you enjoying this stage… read more

The search for contentment produces an inner restlessness, fed by the belief that we will never really be satisfied where we are. We suspect the… read more

As we look around us, it is painfully obvious that the walls of our culture have crumbled. The walls of the church are in ruins. And the walls of… read more

In Nehemiah 9, we find the longest prayer recorded in the Bible. It is a prayer of confession and commitment. … read more

There is a danger that comes with rebuilding broken walls. After a while, when we have been following God’s vision and resisting those who… read more

Nehemiah wrote, “. . . the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Praise teaches us to turn our eyes away from circumstances… read more

Do you want a blueprint for joy in your life? Do you want a formula for renewal, revival, and spiritual growth? Do you want to understand the secret… read more

As we attempt to rebuild the broken walls in our lives, our families, and our culture, we must not fall for the schemes of the evil one. To remain… read more

Anytime you begin to gain victory over sin, whenever you begin to triumph over addiction, whenever you begin to achieve consistency in your prayer… read more

Throughout Nehemiah 3, we note the phrases “next to him” and “next to them” (see Nehemiah 3:2-10, 3:17-24, 3:27-31). This… read more

Read Nehemiah 2:1-10. At the moment that God began to answer the four-month-long prayer of Nehemiah—when Nehemiah’s waiting was finally… read more

When you read through Nehemiah’s prayer following the dismal report of Jerusalem’s vulnerability and shame, you can see that his heart… read more