The Drawer Nobody Opened
“I have received a lot of encouragement in my life. And I have probably given less of it than I should have.”
Barbara Versus the Phone
“Read Scripture before reading headlines. Let God speak first.”
The Power of a Godly No
A Christian must say no regularly if he is serious about pleasing God, because faithfulness does not happen by accident.
The Lamp by the Window
As rain falls outside, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Barbara reflect on Matthew 5, Philippians 2, and the quiet strength of steady Christian light in a dark place.
The Cup with the Crack
At The Shepherds Cafe, a cracked mug becomes a quiet lesson in grace, reminding everyone at the table that weakness does not make a person useless in the hands of God.
The Chair No One Wanted to Move
At The Shepherds Cafe, an old chair nobody wanted to move becomes the perfect picture of the sins, resentments, and neglected problems people keep learning to live around.
When the Wind Wouldn’t Stop
The wind outside would not let up, but inside The Shepherds Cafe, a deeper question was unfolding: Can a heart remain steady when life does not calm down?
When Being Write is Not Enough
A sharp mind can gather facts, but only wisdom knows where a life should go.
What Makes a Relationship Healthy?
What happens when Christians define relationships by feelings instead of Scripture? This warm but serious discussion shows how unhealthy patterns drain the soul, while godly relationships strengthen truth, joy, and faithfulness.
Christ Brings Peace
Christ does not always remove every storm at once, but He always gives His people something the storm cannot steal: His presence, His promises, and His peace.