Fraud – Shepherds Cafe

The Voice That Wasn’t His

by Andrew BarnesFaith and Culture January 10, 2026January 10, 2026No Comments

The morning air inside The Shepherds Cafe felt clean and sharp, like winter had scrubbed the world overnight. Warm light pooled on the wooden floors. A kettle hissed behind the counter, and the scent of fresh grounds hung in the room like something steady you could lean on. Outside, the windows held a thin film …

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When Fraud Makes the Heart Go Numb

by Andrew BarnesFaith and Culture January 2, 2026January 2, 2026No Comments

The morning air inside The Shepherds Cafe carried that early-January stillness—soft jazz low enough to disappear into the clink of mugs, a few tired greetings at the counter, and the slow hush of people easing back into routine. Outside, winter light pressed against the windows like a pale hand, and the bare trees stood in quiet lines across the street.