Nicole and Sharon marvel at Nehemiah’s perseverance and celebrate the finishing of the wall in this episode. It’s a stunning accomplishment. They also confess to some unfinished projects in their...

Nicole and Sharon marvel at Nehemiah's perseverance and celebrate the finishing of the wall in this episode. It's a stunning accomplishment. They also confess to some unfinished projects in their own lives and discuss what is worth "finishing well" in this life. There might have been some tears in this one. No matter what, let's finish well the race marked out for us, shall we? That's one thing we don't want to leave undone.

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You know what’s stunning? When a great leader stoops to wash another’s feet or clean a mess up off the floor. When someone who could demand others do the work...

You know what's stunning? When a great leader stoops to wash another's feet or clean a mess up off the floor. When someone who could demand others do the work while they watched rolls up their sleeves and pitches in and helps. That's the kind of leader Nehemiah was. That's the kind of leader Jesus asks all of us who love Him to be. No one gets to be bossy and lord it over others.

Continue reading The Greatness of a Servant's Heart - Nehemiah 5 - Episode 57 at Sweet Selah Ministries.

When people oppose you it’s not any fun at all. When they oppose what you believe God has called you to do it can be downright discouraging and sometimes even...

When people oppose you it's not any fun at all. When they oppose what you believe God has called you to do it can be downright discouraging and sometimes even frightening. Nehemiah had to deal with huge opposition while he rebuilt Jerusalem's walls. And he handled it like a champ. We can learn a lot from this wise man when we face opposition of our own. Join Nicole and Sharon as they discover the four ways Nehemiah was able to keep going despite those who opposed and threatened him and take heart.

Continue reading Opposition and How to Handle It - Nehemiah 4 and 6 - Episode 56 at Sweet Selah Ministries.

Nehemiah prayed a bold, audacious and impossible prayer. He waited for months. Then God answered a huge, improbable YES. It’s a stunning story. Join Sharon and Nicole as they unpack...

Nehemiah prayed a bold, audacious and impossible prayer. He waited for months. Then God answered a huge, improbable YES. It's a stunning story. Join Sharon and Nicole as they unpack it and talk about asking for the impossible. This was a fun one! Enjoy, friends.

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Continue reading Planning the Impossible with God - Nehemiah 2 & 3 - Episode 55 at Sweet Selah Ministries.

Sometimes you have time for long prayers. Sometimes you pray long for big answers. Sometimes you are in a panic and simply say, “Help me, Jesus!” A prayer-full life, like...

Sometimes you have time for long prayers. Sometimes you pray long for big answers. Sometimes you are in a panic and simply say, "Help me, Jesus!" A prayer-full life, like Nehemiah had, is the goal. And wow. That guy surely could pray! Join Nicole and Sharon as they start our study of the book of Nehemiah and be amazed at how relevant his story is ... to ours today.

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Continue reading The Prayer-Full Life - Nehemiah 1 - Episode 54 at Sweet Selah Ministries.