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 Karen Merry | Sep 29, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“What’s your name?” It’s most often the first question we’re asked at the start of each new school year, at a party, when meeting someone for the first time, at church, or in a new job. “What’s your name” is more than just a request for your given name and surname....
by Karen Merry | Sep 25, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“I give up!” “Uncle!” “I’m waving the white flag!” “I’m throwing in the towel” “Just roll over and call it a day, already.” You know what we’re saying here, right? Surrender! You can just imagine a wild-west bandit being marched down the street by the sheriff, hands...
by Karen Merry | Sep 22, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
You see the giant and the shepherd in the Valley of Elah and your eye is drawn to the man with sword and shield and the glittering armor. But so much of what is beautiful and valuable in the world comes from the shepherd, who has more strength and purpose than we ever...
by Karen Merry | Sep 18, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
Battles are so daily, aren’t they? Battles for health. Battles for our families. For our faith. Battles for others’ souls. For our mental health. Our finances. Our longings! We’re often bombarded with distractions and opposition to our needs and longings day in and...
