When “Later” Becomes a Lifestyle
The coffee steamed like a warning: time was moving even while the room sat still.
Friendship Stew at The Shepherds Cafe
Elijah set his phone down and said it plain: “Friendship has ingredients. And most people want the meal without paying for the groceries.”
The Hidden Weight Women Carry
“God does not forget. People forget. God doesn’t.”
Guarding Your Attention
“If you don’t choose stillness on purpose, the world will choose your pace for you.”
The Father’s Chair
On the muted TV behind the counter, the father was the punchline again. Jeremiah looked away and whispered, “Lord, help me not get numb to what’s being done to the idea of fatherhood.”
The First Cup of 2026
The first morning of 2026 arrived quietly, like snow that falls without asking permission. The streets were still and damp, and the sky held that pale winter color that looks like it’s thinking before it speaks. Inside The Shepherds Cafe, the heat hummed low, the windows fogged at the edges, and the scent of coffee rolled through the room like a steady hymn.
The Drive After The Amen!
After the retreat ends and the chapel empties, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Barbara discover the real test of quiet fire—carrying gentleness into phone calls, conversations, and the ordinary miles back home.
Salt, Light, and Culture
The Still Waters Café At the familiar Shepherds Café, where the aroma of fresh brews mingled with the soft chatter of patrons, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Barbara settled into their corner table. It was their weekly ritual—a mix of wit, wisdom, and, occasionally, some good-natured banter. Today, the topic at hand was a heavy one: How …
The Spiritual Reset: Being Born Again in Christ
Imagine life as a journey where the roads are marked by the choices we make. Over time, some paths may lead to dead ends, others to muddy detours, and some may even feel like an endless loop. What if you could start fresh? What if you could recalibrate your internal GPS and head toward a …
Jeremiah’s Story – A Clear Conscience Before God
The Contoso Café hummed with its usual blend of soft jazz and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Elijah, Jeremiah, and Barbara occupied their usual corner table, the air around them ripe with anticipation. Jeremiah had promised a story, one from his life that would set their faith ablaze. Barbara, ever the cheerleader, leaned …
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