Restored by the Shepherd’s Hand

A Day in the Life “He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3 There are days in the Christian life when fatigue settles deeper than the body. It reaches into the soul. David writes in Psalm 23 that the Shepherd “restores” the soul. TheContinue reading “Restored by the Shepherd’s Hand”

Loved Before You Ever Came Home

On Second Thought Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11–24 Key Verse: Psalm 5:11 “Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.” When was the last time you heard the words I love you spokenContinue reading “Loved Before You Ever Came Home”

When the Impossible Becomes an Invitation

On Second Thought “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37) There are moments in Scripture that sound almost reckless when read too carefully. Luke 1:37 is one of them. The angel Gabriel stands before a young woman in Nazareth and calmly announces that God intends to do something that violates every category ofContinue reading “When the Impossible Becomes an Invitation”