Nick Lemau

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,

Markers of His faithfulness

There are moments in life when God’s faithfulness feels impossible to miss. A prayer is answered. A door opens. Healing begins. Provision arrives at exactly the right time. We look back and realize that God carried us through seasons we never could have survived on our own. But as

Seeing Change as God's Faithfulness

There is something about change that unsettles us. We like familiar. We like routines. We like knowing what tomorrow will look like. We become comfortable with the people, places, and seasons that have shaped our lives. Then, almost without warning, God begins to move things around. Doors close. New opportunities

The Kingdom of God is Found in Serving

More Than What I Get We live in a world that constantly tells us to get more. More money. More success. More followers. More recognition. More comfort. More possessions. Every advertisement, every algorithm, and every cultural message seems to ask the same question: “What can you gain?” But Jesus asks

Surrendering to God’s Will

Not My Will, But Yours Be Done There are few prayers in Scripture that are more powerful—or more difficult—than these words from Jesus: “Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done.”Those words weren’t spoken from a place of comfort. They weren’t prayed in the middle

God’s Strength, Not Yours

Be Strong in the Lord One of the greatest misconceptions in the Christian life is that God calls us to be strong on our own. We admire people who seem fearless, resilient, and unshakable. We tell one another to “stay strong” or “hang in there.” While those words are well

Nine Years Later

Nine years. It’s hard to believe it’s already been nine years since my dad went home to be with the Lord. In some ways, it feels like a lifetime ago. In other ways, it still feels like just a few days. Grief has a way of bending time.

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