


The most notable thing I felt during that experience was God’s presence. I realized that

This is the benefit of belonging to a community of Christians. We gain access to


This life we live requires our active participation with God, not independence away from Him

Nehemiah’s response demonstrates that we should not let sorrow overcome us. Sorrow is a common


I completely disobeyed and delayed my obedience the second time, when my immediate action would

As children of God, our actions reflect His holiness and righteousness. Therefore, we must

However, God challenges us to be different as Christians because the hope we have, which