Have you noticed that God has a unique connection with sheep? God calls us the sheep of His pasture. (Psalm 100:3) He refers to Jesus as both the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd. (John 1:29, John 10:14) You may have heard it reported that sheep are a very ...
Read More »Embracing the Comfort of the Rod and Staff
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) …Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) To a shepherd, the rod and staff were very important tools when tending sheep. The rod was a long, straight stick. It was a part of the shepherd, an ...
Read More »I Don’t Want To Be a Sheep, Or Do I?
I’m an animal lover. In fact, I am downright in awe at the variety and complexity of the species within the animal kingdom. The giraffe with that long neck that only contains seven vertebrae. Or how about the pufferfish? Now, there’s an interesting creature. Seriously, even though I am nearing ...
Read More »Psalm 23: Ponder Each Verse
Psalm 23 is one of the most widely read Scriptures in the world. This chapter in the Bible brings comfort to people, especially during times of great distress. In this article, I will cover what each verse means in Psalm 23. Take time to reflect and ponder each verse. Verse ...
Read More »Following God’s Plan Not Man’s
“A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Tears flowed as the news slowly poured from our ears into our hearts-our pastor and his family…moving….God’s leading not theirs. As the news sunk in, so did my selfishness. Why do they have to leave Lord? Doesn’t he ...
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