Nick Lemau

New Every Morning

New Every Morning Lamentations 3:22–23“Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 Some of the most beautiful words in all of Scripture were not written during a season

The Sparrows…

Have you ever had one of those moments when you're walking through something difficult, and you desperately need an encouraging word? I love how God uses people, worship, Scripture, and even unexpected moments to speak directly to our hearts. There are days when I'm completely overwhelmed

Call Unto Me

Call Unto Me “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV) Jeremiah received these words while sitting in a prison courtyard. Think about that for a moment. He wasn’t standing on a mountaintop

Don’t Grow Weary

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) There are seasons in life when faithfulness feels invisible. You keep praying, but the answer hasn’t come. You keep serving, but no one

The Power of God’s Suddenly

One moment everything looks impossible. The diagnosis comes. The job is lost. The relationship falls apart. The prayers seem unanswered. The silence feels endless. Then… suddenly. The Bible is filled with “suddenly” moments that remind us God is never late. While we often measure time by clocks and calendars, God

Finding God in Times of Desperation

When You Finally Cry Out “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.” — Psalm 107:6 There is something about desperation that strips away our pride. We spend so much of life trying to figure it out on our own. We

Finding Peace Through a Steadfast Mind

Perfect Peace Begins with a Fixed Mind “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 Peace is one of the things we chase the hardest and hold onto the least.We search for peace in financial security, healthy relationships,

Finding Peace in Christ Beyond Circumstances

Before the cross, Jesus looked into the eyes of disciples whose hearts were filled with fear and uncertainty. They had left everything to follow Him, and now He was telling them He was going away. Yet in the middle of their anxiety, Jesus gave them an incredible promise: “Peace I

Grief as an expression of love

Grief Is Not Weakness “Grief is not weakness. It is love with nowhere to go.” Grief is one of the deepest expressions of love. We don’t grieve because we are weak—we grieve because someone or something we treasured is no longer in the place it once was. The

Trusting God for the Growth

The Lord Brings the Increase There is something freeing about remembering that the results do not ultimately rest on our shoulders. We are called to be faithful. God is responsible for the fruit. The Apostle Paul reminded the church in Corinth:“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.

Finding Purpose and Ministry Through Suffering

Your Greatest Ministry Will Come Out of Your Deepest Pain “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3–

Finding Courage in God's Presence

Before Joshua ever took a step into the Promised Land, he faced something many of us know all too well—fear. Moses was gone. The weight of leadership rested on his shoulders. The people were looking to him for direction, and an enemy-filled land lay before him. It was

When You’re Running on Empty

When You’re Running on Empty “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.” — Isaiah 40:28 Have you ever felt like you had nothing left to give?

When God’s “Foolishness” Is Wiser Than Our Wisdom

When God’s “Foolishness” Is Wiser Than Our Wisdom “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” — 1 Corinthians 1:25 There are moments in life when God’s way doesn’t make sense. Forgive the person who hurt you.

Wait Well

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" — Psalm 27:14 (ESV) Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following God. We don't mind praying. We don't mind believing. We don't even mind

Guard Your Heart

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 We spend a lot of time guarding what matters. We lock our homes. We protect our passwords. We insure our cars. We back up our phones. But Solomon tells us there is something even

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

“But Samuel replied: ‘Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.’” — 1 Samuel 15:22 King Saul thought he had done enough. God had given him

Busy Isn’t Always Fruitful

“But one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.” — Luke 10:42 There are seasons of life when it feels like there is always one more thing to do. One more email. One more meeting. One more errand. One

Honest Faith in the Face of Doubt

Lord, I Believe… But Help My Unbelief “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” — Mark 9:24 This may be one of the most honest prayers in all of Scripture. A desperate father brings his suffering son to Jesus.

Just Trying to Catch My Breath

“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Have you ever had one of those seasons where you feel like you’re just trying to catch your breath? Not because you ran a race. Not because you climbed a

God's presence in times of trial

Through the Waters, Through the Fire “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” — Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) One of the

The importance of renewing your mind

Renewed Minds, Transformed Lives “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” — Romans 12:2 (ESV) Transformation doesn’t begin with changing your

Fear Thrives Where Love Is Misunderstood

Fear often grows in the places where love is misunderstood. When we doubt God's heart, we begin to fear His hand. We question His motives, wonder if He's holding out on us, or assume He's waiting for us to fail. Fear doesn't

Which One Was Neighbor to the Man?

“Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” — Luke 10:36 (ESV) The expert in the Law wanted to know, “Who is my neighbor?” It seemed like a reasonable question, but beneath it was a heart looking for

Praying For Strength Not Relief

Don’t Pray for an Easier Road “When trials come, don’t pray for an easier road—pray for a stronger back.” None of us enjoys hardship. When life becomes heavy, our first instinct is often to ask God to remove the burden. We pray for the diagnosis to disappear,