Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
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- Trusting God
- Obedience
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- Psalm 23
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Rest and Fortify
Times of rest or relief from a physical malady are a blessing from the Lord. But as easy as it is to rejoice in them, it is just as easy to squander the gift of time or extra energy.
Filling our Mindless Moments
The things we do mindlessly to fill time often seem completely neutral, but what does the Bible say about how we use our mindless moments?
Anointed with Oil
“Thou anointest my head with oil” What does this mean for Christians in our daily lives? This week’s post draws from David’s experience as a shepherd to point out us to the way our Good Shepherd heals, protects, and prepares us to meet the trials and temptations of everyday life.
Rod and Staff: Part One
This is another familiar phrase in Psalm 23, but it holds more depth than you might realize. What significance does a shepherd’s rod have for you and I in modern times?
Soul Restored
"He restoreth my soul..." I have breezed past these words over and over again without really stopping to contemplate the ways my Good Shepherd restores my soul. So what does it mean to have a soul restored?
Green Pastures
Have you ever seen sheep feeding in a green pasture? It makes for a beautiful view, but the quality of those pastures is vitally important for those sheep. When David says that the Lord his Shepherd leads him to "green pastures," he points out an important truth about our relationship with God.
I Shall Not Want
What does it mean when David says that he "shall not want"? That one word, "want" holds a wonderful truth about the faithfulness of our Shepherd.
Idle Words
We all know that it is wise to think before we speak, but in our hurried world of quick, casual conversations and hurried texts, we can easily fall into the habit of speaking words we haven't actually thought about. But how does God view our words?
God’s Presence in the Present Tense
Joshua 1:9 is a verse I have heard and read often over the years, but have you noticed the present-tense promise God makes to Joshua?