The Voice of the Shepherd

How many voices do you know by hearing them? Do you know the voice of your parents? Do you know the voice of your spouse? Do you know the voices of your siblings? Do you know the voice of your close friends? Do you know the voice of Jesus? We know lots of voices. WeContinue reading “The Voice of the Shepherd”

Overflowing

Is there someone who goes before you to ensure all is well? Do you have someone who prepares all your meals for you? Are you christened? Is there someone who is always there for you and makes you joyful? Are you overflowing with blessings? For some of us, there is someone plowing the path aheadContinue reading “Overflowing”

Return to the Shepherd

Have you returned? Have you returned after going astray? Have you returned to the shepherd? Have you returned to the guardian of your soul? Have you returned to the One who has freed you from your sins? Have you returned to live a life of righteousness? Have you been healed? Returning can be difficult. ItContinue reading “Return to the Shepherd”

Be In Fellowship

Do you like to gather with your good friends? Does having a meal together, whether fixed in your home or going to a restaurant with friends mean an enjoyable time? Does that friendship lift you up, make you feel good for some time afterward? How would you like to feel even better? Being with friends,Continue reading “Be In Fellowship”

Profess Your Faith

Do you enjoy a comfortable life? Do you like having a nice home? Do you have a nice car to take you from place to place? Do you love getting coffee from a coffee house? Are you popular among your co-workers or fellow students? Have you considered being persecuted? We often live a pretty comfortableContinue reading “Profess Your Faith”

Gather

What does it mean to you to meet with people you care about? Do you enjoy family gatherings? Is it a joy to meet with close friends for lunch? Are you willing to make a special trip for a class reunion? How do you feel about meeting for worship? We meet with a variety ofContinue reading “Gather”

Follow the Shepherd

Have you been around a group of people without a leader? Have you been around a group of people with good leadership? Have you noticed the difference? Was the leaderless group disorganized and at odds with one another? Was the other group all moving in the same direction? Poor leadership or no leadership will keepContinue reading “Follow the Shepherd”

Burning for Jesus

What are you passionate about? Are you passionate about your job? Are you passionate about your health? Are you passionate about your children? What is it that causes you to explode with energy and bubble over with excitement? Many of us will answer affirmatively to one or more of the questions above. I know. I’veContinue reading “Burning for Jesus”

Eyes Opened

Are you blind to certain things? Do you miss out because you do not notice them? What does it mean to you to have your eyes opened? Is it like turning on a light switch in a dark room? Have you opened your eyes to who Jesus is? Do you see Him for all thatContinue reading “Eyes Opened”

Reflection Required

How well do you connect the dots? As events happen, do you see how they are connected? Do you see the larger picture taking shape? Or do you simply go from one thing to another without noticing the connection? Have you thought that God works through events to steer you where he wants you toContinue reading “Reflection Required”