“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power …
In our society and culture, so much time and energy is spent on striving for greatness. The idea of greatness is elevated and rewarded. Greatness becomes an ideal and a supreme goal as if nothing else matters. It can become an idol. From athletics to artistic endeavors, and from business to beauty … there seems …
“The Lord says: ‘These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.’” (Isaiah 29:13, NIV) They just could not grasp the simple truth that a heart given to …
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Why are we so easily immobilized in fearful situations and why do we look at the situation around us, instead of looking for the Master who could help us? If we as followers of Jesus, know that He is the Good Shepherd and He knows all about us, as His sheep; it is He, we …
Oh, Father in Heaven, You are magnificently beyond and above all of your creation which is vastly incomprehensible in its scope and complexity. Oh, Father in Heaven, all that I can see and realize is nothing compared to Who, You are! My inadequate words cannot come close to describing You and the giving of my …
“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” (Matthew 6:9, KJV) The prayer is short but profound. It is well-known and spoken repeatedly. The opening stanza is often speedily rattled off as if it is some sort of an informal introduction or an obligatory phrase instead of the mighty recognition it is in …
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Oh Lord, come again and be my precious Shepherd … Thank you for keeping me in your constant care. Help me to want only you and your provision. Take me again into your pasture that brings me pure rest. Satisfy me with the quiet waters of your wonderful peace. Heal me in the deepest parts …
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A Psalm 23 Paraphrase The Lord is the Good Shepherd of my life, He is always good! He satisfies every want before me, fulfilling all my yearnings, even those I do not realize I need. The Lord is the Good Shepherd who always will guide my heart to the peaceful meadows of His presence; He …
A guard protects and watches for danger. A guard is alert and vigilant, scanning the surroundings and hidden edges of the protected space assigned to them. A guard listens with the utmost attention for the slightest sound that seems suspicious and uses every sense of their being to evaluate anyone that would encroach towards the …