by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 9, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 8. Unity. Hunger. Hear. Obey. It seems the longer we have something to enjoy the quicker we seem to take it for granted and eventually lose interest of it. That could apply to anything or anyone including our spouse. Yet, the longer we are without...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 8, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 7. Things happen in stages. In this chapter, God restored the building and his people but it came in steps and occurred over a period of time. It's a process and it takes time and means encountering obstacles. It takes perseverance. When it comes to...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 7, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 6. It's Long but Worth It. Once again it's amazing what someone or someones will do if they are afraid of somebody or hate someone. The lies and deception that occurs in our world today and the great lengths people will go to justify their deception...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 6, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 5. Touch a life today. To put it simply, Ezra saw the needs of those around him and he did something about it. He was angry about the injustice and made sure action was taken. He challenged others to change their hearts and do what was right for the...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 5, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 4. Don't give up. When the enemies of the Israelites heard that they were re-building the wall, they became angry and greatly incensed. As a result: 1. They tried to discourage them by ridiculing them. 2. They would threaten them. But the Israelites...
by Blair Blakeslee | Apr 4, 2020 | Daily Bible Challenge
Nehemiah Chapter 3. Working together. The people of Jerusalem were excited to start rebuilding the gates and walls. The whole chapter is all about everyone coming together and playing a part in rebuilding either a gate or section of the wall: males and females. There...