Even though there was much action around the court with servers and messengers coming and going, the room seemed to stop. “You seem downcast my friend. What is wrong? This is not like you.”  Closing his eyes, Nehemiah said a short prayer asking for courage and wisdom in the words that he would use…

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Turning Up the Heat on Your Discipline: A Journey of Transformation Discipline is the cornerstone of personal and spiritual growth. Just as heat transforms water into steam, ignites a fire, and forges a sword, discipline can transform our lives. Let’s explore how we can turn up the heat on our discipline, drawing inspiration from historical…

     Nehemiah knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that asking the king for permission to go to Jerusalem was a long shot.  He also wrestled with his own desire for comfort.  Here he was trusted.  While there was the risk of being poisoned, that would be enough for most of us, the risk was…