Is Your Desire a Need or a Want?

There is a difference between what we want and what we need. At some point in life, people reflect on if they had an unlimited  source of money, they would acquire this and that. These items on the wish list are wants. In this case, a want is something you would like to have but … Continue reading Is Your Desire a Need or a Want?

Jesus: Our Good Shepherd!

Throughout history, people everywhere have worked in every season of life. Before the Industrial Revolution, most work was done at home. People cared for their flocks and grew their own food. In biblical times, work often centered on tending animals and farming, so the Bible includes many examples of these activities. After speaking about the … Continue reading Jesus: Our Good Shepherd!

The Lord! He’s My Shepherd!

In the Bible, we see many  references to agriculture. Jesus spoke about the Parable of the Sower, the Wheat and the Tares, and the Lost Sheep. There topics were relatable to His audience. They knew firsthand how destructive tares can be in a wheat field, much like weeds in a lawn. In Psalm 23:1 NLT … Continue reading The Lord! He’s My Shepherd!

The Good Shepherd

Psalm 23, also known as the Shepherd’s Psalm, was written by David, who was himself a shepherd. He was also known as the shepherd king. He had insight into the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep. What do we know about the Shepherd we follow? The good Shepherd provides - Psalm 23:1 AMP: The … Continue reading The Good Shepherd