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Category Archives: courage
excuses
Nehemiah 3 This list of those who repaired and rebuilt the city walls tells of some who refused to follow Nehemiah’s lead. Maybe they thought they had good excuses. It also tells of Shallum, whose daughters stepped up and worked … Continue reading
dare to repair
Nehemiah 2 God’s hand was in the work, the people wanted to do the work, and God strengthened their hands for the work. Yet, there was opposition. Such will always be the case when we want to restore what has … Continue reading
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courage to do
Nehemiah 1 Reading this text is like witnessing one of those rare moments when a person realizes that he has a chance to be more than just an observer. Nehemiah had the opportunity to play a significant role in what … Continue reading
our tears in his bottle
Psalm 56 David did not glide through life without challenges and troubles. He had numerous enemies, and his life was in danger constantly. He comforted himself not in the idea that God was going to help him overcome his problems … Continue reading
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foolish atheism
Psalm 53 The kind of atheism that the psalmist decries here is the practical (or impractical) atheism that outwardly admits God’s existence, but refuses to call on him when times get bad. The psalmist calls on his people to rejoice … Continue reading
the ender of wars
Psalm 46 This psalm is especially suited to sing during times of international strife and global war. It speaks of the nations raging against one another, and kingdoms tottering. During times like these, it is good to look to the … Continue reading
courage without compromise
2 Chronicles 15 It takes courage to do what is right consistently. In Asa’s day – as in our own – it seems so easy to let certain wrongs committed by influential people to slide. Asa and his kingdom saw … Continue reading
no more
Psalm 37 David encourages his listeners to realize that even though they will face adversaries, they should not worry, because all God’s enemies will eventually be destroyed. Soon they will be “no more” (10,36). Evil has no future in God’s … Continue reading
the eyelid test
Psalm 11 David recalls times of danger, when he is warned to run to safety. But he does not run. He knows where his God is. He knows what the LORD is up to. God is testing him. Even though … Continue reading
God helps those…
1 Chronicles 12 This chapter shows the strong support David received from the tribes of Israel after it became clear that he was God’s choice for king. Thousands came to him, even from Benjamin – Saul’s tribe. It was obvious … Continue reading
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