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Nehemiah

November 1, 2025 by Daniel Dignan Leave a Comment

An insightful commentary on Nehemiah, the best leadership book ever written. The commentary is short, entertaining, and provides leadership lessons appropriate for high school students and young adults.

I have read several commentaries on Nehemiah, and this one is the best, or at least top of the stack. James Montgomery Boice was a brilliant pastor, author, and leader in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the second half of the 20th century. He does a great job explaining the dynamics of leadership.

Nehemiah was a Persian official over 400 years before Christ who saw a need, formulated a plan, and executed it despite significant dangers and difficulties. The commentary explains the dynamics of Nehemiah’s leadership and how he accomplished the task of rebuilding Israel’s wall and reviving the nation.

Nehemiah is truly a leadership manual for those who want to lead and work with distinction.

Filed Under: Personal Growth Tagged With: James Montgomery Boice, Nehemiah

How To Really Live It Up

October 19, 2025 by Daniel Dignan Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through a list of books on Amazon by the late pastor James Montgomery Boice. I found an interestingly titled book, one of his first, at the bottom of the stack. It’s one of the most helpful short books I’ve ever read.

The book appeared to be about happiness, and I was not far off. Boice introduces the book in the preface as a practical work. Its purpose is to show what the Bible has to say about complex life problems and challenges.

Chapters include How to Become a Christian, How to Pray, How to Know the Will of God, How to Have a Happy Marriage, How to Be Happy as a Family, and How to Be Free From Worry.

The chapters are short, thought-provoking, and systematic. Overall, the book is profound and helpful. Boice was for many years a trusted Bible teacher and leader; his sermons were heard (and still are listened to) across the country on the radio and now via podcast.

Filed Under: Personal Growth Tagged With: How To Really Live It Up, James Montgomery Boice