by David Shepherd | Mar 11, 2022 | Lent in March
Quit your worship charades. I can’t stand your trivial religious games: Monthly conferences, weekly Sabbaths, special meetings—meetings, meetings, meetings—I can’t stand one more! Meetings for this, meetings for that. I hate them! You’ve worn me out! I’m sick of your...
by David Shepherd | Mar 8, 2022 | Lent in March
The Long Winter, if you recall from The Chronicles of Narnia, stretched out 100 years under the White Witch’s cruelty and vigilance. Though winter, Narnians were unable to celebrate Christmas or barely able to carve out a living with no real hope except for a prophecy...
by David Shepherd | Mar 4, 2022 | Lent in March
Jesus stood up and spoke to her. “Woman, where are they? Does no one condemn you?” “No one, Master.” “Neither do I,” said Jesus. “Go on your way. From now on, don’t sin.” –John 8:10-11 MSG Coming of age, the young boy lets his father know that it’s time...
by David Shepherd | Mar 1, 2022 | Lent in March
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. –Matthew 4:1-2 NIV Baptized and blessed by the Father (Matthew 3:17), Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to...
by David Shepherd | Apr 30, 2021 | Resurrection Covenant
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help....
