February (61)

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February 27, 2023

Passage Read: Nehemiah 12 - Esther 2 Meditation Verse: Nehemiah 13:22 It's interesting that Nehemiah is concerned about God remembering his good works on behalf of the Lord and His people. He was truly concerned about honoring the Lord and making sure His people walked…

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February 26, 2023

Passage Read: Nehemiah 8-11 Meditation Verses: 9:34-38 The leaders of the people here acknowledge that they are all slaves in their own land, though the Jews in Jesus' day will declare that they have never been slaves of anyone! This generation acknowledges that they are…

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Handling Anger

How do we handle anger? How do we handle it when others are angry with us? Being "salt" and "light" can get us into trouble, but are we too quick to let ourselves off the hook? Do the Beatitudes have anything to teach us about…

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February 25, 2023

Passage Read: Nehemiah 4-7 Meditation Verse: 6:14 It is sad that these foreign leaders who cared nothing about the welfare of the Jews would be able to hire prophets from among the Jews to intimidate one who was seeking to do good to the people.

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February 24, 2023

Passage Read: Ezra 10 - Nehemiah 3 Meditation Verse: Ezra 10:1 Both Ezra and Nehemiah found people who were willing to support and cooperate with the burden God impressed on both of them. Ezra was mourning over the sins of his people, and as he…

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