Luke 14:25-26. Jesus often seems to resist or push back when people would follow after Him. He lays out the price of discipleship and helps us count the cost. However, He is surely looking for some push back from us – some faith, commitment, tenacity and sacrifice. May we show ourselves to be “steadfastly minded” […]

Neh 7:1-73. Often we can lose sight of our purpose & identity as Christians. This happened to God’s people, Israel, time and time again. Nehemiah needed to show his generation that they were part of God’s continuing story and plan. This was now their time and chapter to move forward by faith. May we also […]