By Sam E. Stone The first part of the book of Nehemiah describes the rebuilding of the walls and gates of Jerusalem. This was completed. Today’s text tells about the dedication ceremony of the rebuilt walls that followed. Chapter 12 lists the priests and Levites who had returned to their homeland and now will […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness It is amazing how one can ignore segments of the Bible until he finds himself in a particularly thorny situation where he is forced to go to God’s Word. Sadly, I have recently found myself in a situation where I am considering suing another individual over a sizeable amount of […]
By Bev and Phil Haas I’m shattered that my son-in-law has taken a job that will move their family across the country. They’ve been living in the same community as us, and I can’t imagine not seeing my grandchildren every day. What am I going to do? As grandparents with a grandson who […]
By David Faust Did you shake someone’s hand at church last Sunday? Did someone give you a welcoming pat on the back? Those brief encounters may be more important than we realize. For some, the church is the only place where anyone calls them by name and greets them with gladness. For some, the […]
By Sam E. Stone Today’s lesson comes immediately after last week’s text (Nehemiah 8:2, 3, 13-18). Following the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles, the people had a single day off. Then their feasting turned to fasting. James B. Coffman points out, “A very important revelation of this chapter is that it was the […]
