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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Staying Focused – Nehemiah 6:1-4

Posted on January 26, 2022 by dkoop

Do you have any unfinished projects lying around collecting dust? Who doesn’t?  It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes determination to finish what we start because there are always so many competing distractions. One thing that clearly … Continue reading →

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What to Do When Facing Opposition – Nehemiah 4

Posted on January 19, 2022 by dkoop

Now let’s look at some steps that will help us when we find ourselves discouraged, overwhelmed, and facing an increase of opposition.   Handling Opposition  Talk to God  4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults … Continue reading →

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Handling Opposition – Nehemiah 4

Posted on January 19, 2022 by dkoop

When Igor Sikorsky was 12, his parents told him that competent authorities had already proved human flight impossible. He went on to build the first helicopter!  In his American plant, he posted this sign: “According to recognized aerotechnical tests, the … Continue reading →

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Getting Support from Others – Nehemiah 2

Posted on January 14, 2022 by dkoop

In the last post we looked at getting support from those in authority, now lets look at how to Get Support from Others… Wait for the Right Time  In motivating others and suggesting change, timing is everything! Have you ever … Continue reading →

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