Day 23: Accountable
WEEK 4, DAY 23: ACCOUNTABLE Accountable and Recalibrate by Stephanie Matthews, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 13 Nehemiah 13 is a burst of dramatic activity amidst chapters of “roll call” genealogy, so it warrants a close examination. In many ways, this final chapter is not at all how I thought this story would end. After all […]
Day 22: Celebration
WEEK 4, DAY 22: CELEBRATION Celebration, Consecration, Contribution by Stephanie Matthews, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 12 God’s people are party people. For as much as they know how to lament a terrible plight, they also know how to throw an exuberant party that violates noise ordinances the next town over. I’m exaggerating a little, but […]
Day 21: Populate The City
WEEK 3, DAY 21: POPULATE THE CITY Populate the City of God by Stephanie Matthews, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 11 It was time. The walls were now restored and the city must be inhabited. Of course the city leaders would live there, but who else? They determined to cast lots to select a tenth of […]
Day 20: First Fruits
WEEK 3, DAY 20: First Fruits The First Fruits of the Heart by Bridget Kehrt-Groce, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 10 It is so nice to have something to be able to offer, whether its basic needs of food , a place to rest and recharge , or a good conversation. It is just good to […]
Day 19: Reckoning
WEEK 3, DAY 19: Reckoning The Right Reckoning by Bridget Kehrt-Groce, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 9 A good communicator tells details in such a way that you feel like you are right in the middle of the story. Nehemiah 9 is the road revisited with a lot of details! The Israelites’ got together again because […]
Day 18: Understand
WEEK 3, DAY 18: Understand Understanding is Essential by Bridget Kehrt-Groce, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 8 Information is incredible and we live in an age where it is plentiful. But if you are unable to understand what is being communicated then it can be overwhelming, confusing, and even result in alienation. This crowd gathered […]
Day 17: Foundational Building Block
WEEK 3, DAY 17: Foundational Building Block Trust in God’s Foundational Building Block by Bridget Kehrt-Groce, CFR Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 7 There’s such a great feeling of accomplishment when goals are met. The walls are complete, the gates are in place and there is so much space, and it has all been built in less […]
