Nick Lemau

Thankful in All Circumstances

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) Gratitude is easy when life is good. When prayers are answered. When doors are opening. When joy feels natural. But Scripture doesn’t say, “Be thankful for all

Joy Comes in the Morning

There are nights that feel like they will never end. Not the kind of night where you simply need a little sleep—but the kind where your mind won’t turn off… where your heart feels heavy… where the silence is loud and the weight is real. The kind of

Hallelujah Anyway

Last night I was at a Rend Collective concert with my family. It has become a tradition to try and see them anytime they are in the area. If you have ever seen them then you know it’s a celebration and time of joy. But I found myself not

Love That Lets Go

There’s a kind of love that holds on tight. And then there’s a kind of love that opens its hands. Most of us are more familiar with the first. We fight for it. We protect it. We cling to it. We convince ourselves that love means staying, fixing,

You’re Carrying Too Much (And You Don’t Have To)

There’s a kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. It’s not just physical—it’s emotional. Mental. Spiritual. It’s the weight of things you can’t control…the conversations you replay… the future you can’t figure out… the people you can’t fix. And if

I Will Come Forth as Gold

There’s a kind of faith that only shows up in the fire. Not the comfortable, Sunday-morning kind. Not the kind that’s easy to quote when everything is going right. But the kind that is forged in pain, confusion, and silence. In Book of Job 23:10, Job makes

I Can’t Want It More Than You Do

There’s a hard lesson that love eventually teaches us—one that doesn’t come easy, especially if you care deeply about people: You can’t want something for someone more than they want it for themselves. At first, it feels almost wrong to accept that. Love, after all, pushes

Moving Forward with a Broken Heart

There are moments in life when your heart doesn’t just ache—it feels shattered.Not the kind of pain you can quickly pray away.Not the kind that disappears after a good night’s sleep.But the kind that lingers… the kind that changes you.Maybe it’s betrayal.

When Life Feels Really Hard

There are seasons in life when everything feels heavy.The kind of season where you wake up tired before the day even begins.Where the problems seem bigger than your strength.Where prayers feel slow and answers feel far away.Maybe you’re navigating financial pressure.Maybe your family is

Trusting God When He’s Working in the Background

There are seasons when God feels quiet. Not absent—just quiet.Prayers don’t get instant answers. Doors don’t swing open. The sky doesn’t crack with clarity. And if we’re honest, those are the moments that test our faith the most.Because we don’t struggle to

Peace That Holds When Life Presses

Peace is one of those words we use often—but experience far less than we’d like.We chase it in quiet mornings, solved problems, answered prayers, and seasons when life finally feels manageable. And while those things are good gifts, the Bible paints a much deeper picture of peace—

When Good Things Become the Wrong Things: A Reflection on Priorities

As many of us will make plans and resolutions today, I think it would help if we took inventory of our priorities as we make them. Most of us don’t wake up intending to live with the wrong priorities. In fact, that’s what makes misplaced priorities so dangerous—

Fight or Flight – When Pressure Pushes Us, Where Do We Run?

We’ve all felt it.That tightness in the chest.The rush of adrenaline.The urge to either argue our way through a problem or disappear from it entirely.The world calls it “fight or flight.”Scripture calls it the battle of the heart.When stress rises, conflict happens, or

Some People Are Never Happy

One of the hardest lessons in life—and ministry—is realizing that not everyone is looking for peace. Some people are simply never satisfied. When things are going well, they find something to complain about. When progress is being made, they question motives. When unity is growing, they introduce division.

Sharing Our Faith: A Love Worth Talking About

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have — but do this with gentleness and respect.”— 1 Peter 3:15 Faith Was Never Meant to Be Hidden If we’ve experienced the grace of God, it’s

The Subtle Sin of Self-Righteousness

The Subtle Sin of Self-Righteousness When right becomes wrong in the heart. There's a dangerous kind of sin that rarely makes headlines but quietly ruins hearts. It doesn't smell like rebellion, look like lust, or sound like anger. It dresses up nice on Sundays and sings

Burn The Lifeboats

Burn the Lifeboats There's a story from history that still speaks powerfully today. In 1519, Hernán Cortés landed in Mexico with his men, facing overwhelming odds in a foreign land. As soon as they arrived, he gave a shocking order: burn the ships. Why? Because as long as

Into the Deeper Waters of Faith

Into the Deeper Waters of FaithThere is a moment in Luke 5 where Jesus turns to weary fishermen who had toiled all night and caught nothing and tells them, "Put out into the deep water, and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Simon Peter&

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

Todays Post is inspired by Sundays Sermon preached by my good friend pastor Fred Gonzalez Life has a way of throwing unexpected storms at us. Sometimes it feels like the ground beneath us is shaking, and everything we thought was secure suddenly feels fragile. Whether it's a financial

When It’s Time To Step Out In Faith

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 One of the most challenging questions we face as believers is: When is it time

When To Move When To Stay?

When we think about the Israelites wandering through the desert after leaving Egypt, it's easy to picture them walking in circles, lost without direction. But the truth is, they were never truly "lost." They were being led. Their journey was not random - it was guided

Don’t Forget to Give Thanks

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. Through prayer we bring our burdens, requests, and even our deepest longings before the throne of grace. And time after time, the Lord hears us.He answers according to His perfect wisdom and timing. But here's something

Blessed Are The Flexible For They Shall Not Be Easily Bent Out Of Shape

Life doesn't always go as planned. The schedule shifts, the kids get sick, the bills pile up, or unexpected news turns the day upside down. Or you receive word on Saturday night at 7:30 the place where your church meets on Sunday mornings at 10am has had

Don’t Come Down – Staying Focused on God’s Work

Battling Distraction - Staying Faithful to What Matters Most Have you ever noticed that distractions seem to multiply the moment you set your heart on doing something meaningful? Nehemiah knew the feeling. He was rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, and he was almost done. That's when the distractions

When It’s Not Fair: Handling Unjust Treatment Biblically

We all have moments in life when we’re hit with something that just doesn’t feel fair — a false accusation, an exaggerated claim, or being blamed for something that wasn’t entirely (or at all) our fault. The immediate reaction is frustration, maybe even anger. We want to defend