Big Lessons from Small Things
Elijah added, “The author even says it plainly: all the things in our lives are ‘small’ in comparison to the universe and certainly to God—yet He records small things to show He cares.”
Trust in a Cynical Age
The rain on the window sounded like a quiet warning: a community can stay under the same roof and still live miles apart if trust dies.
Let All You Do Be Done in Love
“The world sells romance,” Jeremiah said, “but Scripture trains us in agápē—love that chooses the good of another, even when it costs.”
The Playlist of the Persecuted
“Let’s pray like we mean it.”
Elijah slid a napkin into the middle of the table and wrote four lines like he was driving nails into wood: protection, justice, courage for leaders, endurance for congregations.
The Therapeutic Gospel: Words We Use
“A feed can disciple you faster than the Word—if you let it.”
The Therapeutic Gospel: The Folder on the Table
“Barbara stepped inside with her scarf tucked neatly at her neck and a folder held close to her side like it mattered—not the frantic kind of ‘mattered,’ but the weighty kind.”
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.”
Part 1 — The Price Tag
The bell over the door of The Shepherds Cafe chimed softly, and Barbara stepped into warmth that smelled like coffee and cinnamon. Elijah sat at the window table with his notebook open—untouched—like he’d been waiting on a conversation more than a thought.
Following Jesus – Boots and All
When Jesus declared in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,” He issued more than a comforting statement—He issued a call to action. To follow Jesus means committing every part of ourselves—boots and all—into a life of trust, obedience, and faith. It’s not a passive, part-time endeavor; it’s a bold decision to walk the path He leads, no matter the cost.
Embracing Trust Over Worry: Believing God Always Gets It Right!
In the vibrant tapestry of a believer’s life, worry often appears as an unwelcome guest, eager to overshadow joy with shadows of doubt. Yet, embracing the mantra “Worry is believing God won’t get it right!” can transform our spiritual perspective, reminding us of God’s unfailing proficiency in managing the cosmos. Let’s unpack this concept and discover how to replace doubt with unwavering trust in God’s plan.