Every work environment has tools of trade. A chef uses a knife to prepare food, while a surgeon uses one to bring healing. The shepherd is no different. David mentions the shepherd’s tools in Psalm 23:4 NKJV: Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. People who work with animals use tools, though some misuse … Continue reading The Good Shepherd Cares for You!
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Spiritual Heritage and Purpose Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SpWB5OnIVRuKc8pLwuzWq?si=yoyJwC-YQ_yFcd8iqMPrZw&utm_source=copy-link Pip: If you've ever wondered whether you're leaving eternal benefits on the table by chasing the short-term deal, Claudette Glaude-Scott has thoughts — and they go back at least as far as ancient Egypt. Mara: Today on Victory Walk we're covering two pieces of real ground: what it looks like to find and follow … Continue reading Spiritual Heritage and Purpose Podcast
Blessed by God!
Every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us; both when we sleep and when we wake His mercy waits upon us. Charles Spurgeon.Psalms 1:1-2 AMPBlessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the … Continue reading Blessed by God!
Trust God’s Faithfulness
“God’s faithfulness means that God will always do what He has said and fulfill what He has promised.” Wayne Grudem. Psalm 34:17 AMP When the righteous cry [for help], the Lord hearsAnd rescues them from all their distress and troubles. Psalm 91:4-6 NLT He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor … Continue reading Trust God’s Faithfulness
A Promise Kept
When your life is in danger and you need help, you are grateful for the hand that reaches out and helps you. In your moment of need, you don’t inquire about the reputation of the person offering to help you when that person stands between you and sure death. When help was given, a promise … Continue reading A Promise Kept
Our Faithful, Unchanging God
We, at times, repeat things we hear without paying attention to what we are saying. It's an accepted fact in the community of faith that God is faithful. When things go our way, we proclaim the faithfulness of God. Is God faithful when we are confronted with unpleasant circumstances? Well, David has the answer. He … Continue reading Our Faithful, Unchanging God
He is God During the Storm
David weathered many storms in his life. He knew that God was with him through all the storms in his life. God is faithful; He is with us during the storms in our lives Psalms 34:7 NLTFor the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. Psalms 46:1 … Continue reading He is God During the Storm
God’s Power on Display
Have you ever witnessed a spectacular event? I remember as a young child I saw an amazing amount of air traffic in our community. I stood in awe with my eyes fastened upwards. For me it was a wonder to behold. But, when God’s power nis on display, that is something to behold. Exodus 3:2 … Continue reading God’s Power on Display
Rerouting
On of the most difficult things on a journey is making a wrong turn. A round turn can be disastrous. Before the age of GPS, wrong turns were not so easy to correct. You may need to get back to the point in your journey where you went off course to continue the journey, Nowadays, … Continue reading Rerouting
Trust in the Lord
It’s impossible to walk with God without trust. One definition for trust is to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you. It’s easy to see that we can put our trust in God. We can run into problems when we put our trust in man. Psalm 5:11 NLT But let … Continue reading Trust in the Lord