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Dedicating the wall

Nehemiah ended his official duties as builder of the wall around Jerusalem by calling for a dedication ceremony during which they purified the priests, the people and the wall. He then led a celebration that consisted of two choirs of … Continue reading

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Wild goose chase

by Marti Fischer [The “Wild Goose” is the name in Celtic Christianity for the Holy Spirit, the person of the Trinity which is the indwelling Spirit, the immanence of the divine in the real world. The Wild Goose is the … Continue reading

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Dealing with codependency

There were times, during Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, when the people got discouraged and came close to giving up. Whenever we attempt to address some weakness in our lives – be it an addiction, a sinful attitude, … Continue reading

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Changing my default setting

I grew up in a home of well-intentioned people who were anxious because there was never enough: never enough money for what we wanted to do, never enough time to be spontaneous, never enough forgiveness for when we did something … Continue reading

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Man down

A member of the Catch Ministry’s Vanguard may be momentarily down, but her resilience shines through while the four other members of the Vanguard continue to lead an army of believers in support of the vision, demonstrating their unwavering strength.

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Nehemiah’s team

Our recent focus on the story of Nehemiah is not a mere historical study, but a reflection of our current journey. Just as Nehemiah was tasked with rebuilding, we too are in a phase of significant growth, aligning our vision … Continue reading

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A Civil Engineer Looks at Nehemiah

by Patrick Klever I am a Civil Engineer with a lifetime of doing contract administration and construction management for the Government. During one assignment, I was told that a bona fide emergency took 14 months to get from recognition of … Continue reading

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Burlap and tears

On October 31 the people assembled again, and this time they fasted and dressed in burlap and sprinkled dust on their heads. Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners as they confessed their own sins and the sins of their … Continue reading

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Join the Relationship Movement

Become a MemberPartner in the Army of Nehemiah Restoration, reconciliation, rebuilding—these are not mere aspirations of a bygone era, but the timeless yearnings of every human soul. Just as Nehemiah envisioned a future where broken walls were rebuilt, hearts reconciled, … Continue reading

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Celebrate!

Six days after they finished rebuilding the wall, the whole assembly of Jews who had returned to Jerusalem and had joined Nehemiah in the rebuilding process, gathered together in an open square just inside the Water Gate. They came together … Continue reading

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