by David Shepherd | Nov 10, 2020 | Discovering Joy
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete. My commandment is this—to love one another just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this—that one lays down his life for his friends. –John 15:11-13 NET I...
by David Shepherd | Nov 6, 2020 | Discovering Joy
…[C]onsider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials…. –James 1:2 NET Dictionaries define joy as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Not really a bad definition of such an intangible and sometimes elusive life quality....
by David Shepherd | Nov 3, 2020 | Discovering Joy
He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” –Nehemiah 8:10 NET A little over 20 years ago, I...
by David Shepherd | May 8, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
I was reminded recently of a responsive prayer from Celtic Daily Prayer (From the Northumbria Community, revised version, 2000, pp. 22-23) that stirs my hope and strengthens my desire to trust. I hope it does the same for you. Lord, You have always given bread for the...
by David Shepherd | May 7, 2020 | Becoming a People of Hope
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” –Luke 5:4-5 NIV...
