A shepherd is someone who tends sheep and lead them. In the book of Samuel (1 and 2 Samuel) we read about the life story of David. In 1 Samuel 16 David was anointed as future king of Israel. We learn that David was only a shepherds boy. He followed the sheep and took care …
Belonging to God.
Why do people feel like they need to belong? Why do people feel the need to be loved? The answer is quite simple. That is how God created us to be. We were never meant to be isolated, living in fear. Isaiah confirms this. Isaiah 43:1 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, …
Responsibility and Control
Worry means being anxious or troubled over potential problems. When you are writing exams, you don’t worry about the fact that the questions papers need to be set up – it’s not your responsibility to do it. You only “worry” about the fact that you have to study. Worry has become the most acceptable sin. …
Struck down, but never destroyed
2 Corinthians 4:7-11 (NIV) 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life …
Legendary
What does it mean to be “legendary”? To be legendary means to be remarkable enough to be famous or to be very well known. It also means that you are known for making an impact. Great world legends are known for the impact they made. Nelson Mandela brought healing and freedom in South Africa; Albert …