Despite the knowledge that “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” (2 Tim 3:16) Nehemiah has the potential to be a flyover book in the Old Testament. A mere 13 chapters, it is easy to check it off on a Bible reading Read more

The summer of my 10th birthday, I was desperate for a 10-speed bike. I dropped subtle hints, I played on my parents’ sympathy, and, feeling my efforts were not having the desired effect, I got downright bratty—hoping beyond hope that they would heed my pleading and grant me this one request. My birthday arrived, and Read more