Walking through the dark valleys in our lives can make us feel alone and afraid. But as Christians, we have Jesus, our Shepherd, who watches over and protects us, and never leaves us. Like earthly shepherds, He uses a rod, which is a short, heavy club, to defend us, His sheep, from predators, as well … Continue reading Walking the Dark Valley
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Fear No Evil!
A shepherd's primary tool is his staff, a solid stick with a hook at one end. When a sheep gets in trouble or needs guidance, the shepherd uses the hook to pull it back; when it needs protection, the stick is used to ward off predators. As Christians in a corrupt and evil world, we … Continue reading Fear No Evil!
Greater Than the Shadow!
Shadows often make things appear larger and more foreboding than they really are. And that's what the devil does to us when we don't seek God's help in bad situations. Fear sets in and blows everything out of proportion, bringing us into anxiety and causing us to make wrong decisions. As Christians, God gives us … Continue reading Greater Than the Shadow!
Faith in the Valley
The day of restoration has arrived and your life is physically in the hands of the surgeons. You know that God is with you and that many prayer warriors are standing in the gap for you, believing God for victory and refusing to accept anything less. But then the big doors slam behind you as they … Continue reading Faith in the Valley
Smile, God Loves You! 