On the outskirts of Bethlehem, a grass covered field lay as an emerald gem against the backdrop of mountains surrounding Jerusalem. It’s known as the Shepherd’s Field. Multiple shepherds bring their flocks there to graze and lie down upon the tender grass.
As the sun begins to inch towards the horizon at the closing of the day, each shepherd calls to his sheep. To the observer, there is a cacophony of voices …
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People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Appearance vs. heart. How often are we turned off by facial features, body type, or mannerisms? Do we listen to
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Jesus’ prayer for God to be glorified (John 17:1-5) After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come.” Jesus understood his circumstances and understands ours. He does not panic. He
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2020: A historical year by epic proportions, or a calling to be led? All the world will remember—no matter how much we try to forget. Autumn is my favorite season of the year. I’m writing
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7 Action Steps We Can Take To Bring Restoration To Relationships Perhaps you have heard of the “Ministry of Reconciliation,” but have you ever considered how the words of Jesus commands us to be restored
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She flew away as her wings took flight when I opened our front door. Inside the edge of my wreath, I found the beginnings of her nest. I realized our constant door activity was a
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Blessed are those who hunger for a pure heart. Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness. There must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed
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February 1976. New York City. Most of my friends know the story of how a transplanted New Yorker became a southern girl—after twelve impressionable years living in one of the largest cites in the world.
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These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edge sword. I know where you live–where Satan rules. Yet you remain true to my name. You have not renounced your faith in me, even
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Rejoice that your names are written in heaven! My Father was pleased to hide these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to you. Yes, for this is what pleased my Father. My
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