Nehemiah was not a priest, prophet, or king. He was an ordinary man in a strategic position who allowed the burden of God’s people to move him from prayer to action. This week’s message reminds us that God has placed each of us on purpose, with a part to play in His kingdom.

Every December, we sing about peace. We decorate with it, write it on cards, and pray for it. But in real life, peace often feels like the one thing we can’t hold onto. Our minds run, our schedules spin, and our hearts grip tighter and tighter trying to keep everything together.