After four hours of teaching on Thursday, it’s hard to think. So here are some fragments of thoughts. 1. I thought I was going to give you the rest of the Nehemiah routines writing. Instead, I’ll give you that whole chapter from the book, along with the preface. A-Great-Work-1431371917. I hope you find it helpful all […]

Continuing with a conversation with Nehemiah.  “Second, there were weekly routines. I’m sure you have noticed that Sabbath was a big deal for me. I made a point out of closing the gates for Sabbath.” Nehemiah 13:15-22. “I’ve wanted to talk to you about that. Why so much about gates?” I asked. “That’s for later. […]

Nehemiah started explaining the practices that God had given. “First, there were daily routines. You remember how I had talked to God morning and evening for four months as I was wondering how the walls could be rebuilt? That morning and evening prayer had been part of my routine long before my brother came with […]

I realized that I’ve written about routines and rule of life before. It’s chapter in A Great Work: Conversations with Nehemiah for People Who Are Doing Great Work. For the next few days, I’ll be giving excerpts of that chapter.  +++ Nehemiah smiled. “It’s time for us to talk about routine. Sometimes restriction sounds like a […]