Nick Lemau

Exceedingly & Abundantly More

Have you ever prayed for God to meet a need, only to watch Him do far more than you ever imagined? As we approach one year in our home, I can’t help but see one of the clearest examples of Ephesians 3:20 in my own life. When we

Faith Beyond Comfort: Trusting God’s Call

Faith Was Never Meant to Stay in the Boat “Every faith step feels risky, but it’s on the water—not in the boat—where you experience the power of God in ways you never imagined.” Faith has never been about finding the safest place. It has always been about

Worship: More Than Music, Less Than Performance

I’ll Bring You More Than a Song “I’ll bring You more than a song, for a song in itself is not what You have required.” Those words from the song The Heart of Worship have echoed through churches for decades. But they are more than beautiful lyrics—they

The Other Side

There is a story in the Bible is found in Mark 4 that is pretty famous. Jesus and His disciples climb into a boat, and before they leave, Jesus says "Let us go over to the other side."  Then, almost immediately, everything changes. A violent storm rolls in.

Give Me Faith

The song “Give Me Faith” is ultimately a prayer. It isn’t asking God for an easier life—it is asking Him for a deeper trust. The heart of the song echoes the cry of every believer who has walked through disappointment, uncertainty, and weakness: “Lord, help me trust You

When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Left

When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Left Isaiah 40:28–31 (ESV) Maybe today you’re tired. Not just physically tired, but weary in your soul. You’ve been carrying burdens that no one else sees. You’ve been praying, serving, waiting, hoping, and wondering how much longer you

Keep Knocking

Matthew 7:7–12 (ESV) "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you... So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."

Process Precedes Purpose

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (ESV) We love purpose. We love hearing stories about calling, breakthrough, promotion, and impact. We celebrate the moments when God opens doors that

The Rocking Chair of Worry

As the old saying goes, ‘Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.’” Have you ever sat in a rocking chair? You can rock back and forth for hours. There’s movement. There’s motion. It almost feels like

When God Takes the Long Way

When God Takes the Long Way “And God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea…” — Exodus 13:18 Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t always take the shortest path? We pray for direction, and instead of opening the obvious door, God

When Life Feels Like a Season of Defeat

When It Feels Like You’re Losing Everywhere There are seasons in life when it feels like defeat isn’t just happening in one area—it seems to be everywhere. You feel defeated in your health. Defeated in your finances. Defeated in your family. Defeated emotionally. Defeated spiritually. You wake

Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons

Psalm 37:3–6 “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth

God’s Design for Belonging in Community

God Sets the Lonely in Families Psalm 68:6 “God sets the lonely in families; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.” — Psalm 68:6 (ESV) Loneliness is one of the deepest pains a person can experience. You can be surrounded by

The God Who Drives Out Fear

The God Who Drives Out Fear Psalm 27:1–3 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it

Honest Hope for Troubled Lives

Take Heart “I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 There are some verses that don’t pretend life is easy. John 16:33 is one

Fathers Day

Father’s Day is a beautiful day. And if I’m honest, it’s also a hard one. For many people, it’s filled with barbecues, family gatherings, and celebrating the dads who are still here. But for those of us whose fathers are no longer with us, the day

Hope That Holds

Reflections on Romans 5:3–5 Life has a way of bringing pressure. Some days the struggle is obvious. Other days it’s the quiet weight no one else sees—the disappointment, the uncertainty, the prayers that seem unanswered, the battles that leave us weary. And yet, in the middle

God’s Presence Everywhere

You Can’t Outrun God Psalm 139:7–10 There is something both humbling and comforting about knowing that no place is beyond the reach of God. David asks a question that many of us have felt in one way or another:“Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or

Preaching Hope to Your Discouraged Soul

Why Are You Cast Down? Psalm 42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.” — Psalm 42:11 (ESV) There are moments when even faithful people feel

Unity in Christ: Ephesians 4’s Vision for the Church

There is a difference between simply attending church and truly becoming the Church. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul paints a picture of what life in Christ is meant to look like—not isolated believers pursuing God on their own, but a family growing together into spiritual maturity. Paul begins

When Envy Clouds the Heart

When Envy Clouds the Heart Psalm 73:1–3 “Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the

God Welcomes Your Raw Honesty

Pour Out Your Heart “Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” — Psalm 62:8 There is something beautiful about the invitation God gives us in this verse. He doesn’t tell us to pretend. He doesn’t

A New Identity in Jesus

A New Identity in Jesus There are many voices in this world trying to tell us who we are. Some identities are built around success. Others are built around failure. Some people define themselves by their past, their pain, their family history, or the opinions of others. But when we

Honest Questions in Waiting

How Long, O Lord? Psalm 13:1–2 “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long must I take counsel in my soul,
having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

God’s Presence in Troubled Seasons

God Is Our Refuge Psalm 46 There are seasons when life feels steady and predictable—and then there are seasons when everything seems to shake. Psalm 46 was written for those moments.“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 Notice what the