I love the book of Nehemiah. It tells the story of building a wall, something that’s not part of our ordinary day (unless you’re a bricklayer!), but this little book has been the source of countless sermons, devotions, and Bible studies. I see Nehemiah as a treasure for two reasons. First, it illustrates once again …
Tag: Leadership
What Kind Of Leader Are You?
What are your criteria for leadership? If you were the CEO of a business responsible for hiring the executive team, or a school administrator in charge of selecting the staff, what qualities would you look for in the person you hired? What do you want to know about the people on the ballot when you …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.12.19]
Today I only read two chapters in Nehemiah (12:27-13:31). Nehemiah had served as governor for 13 years, and in 432 BC returns to Susa for an unspecified length of time. He receives permission to come back to Jerusalem and hold a dedication ceremony for the wall. When he returns, he discovers that during his absence, …
The Way Of The Word 