A Name on the Prayer List

The bell over the door of The Shepherds Cafe gave its soft, familiar chime, and the warmth of the room met Barbara like a blanket—coffee and cinnamon in the air, low jazz woven under the murmur of early conversations, the windows holding back a gray January drizzle that made the street outside look rinsed and reflective.

Cleaning House and Cutting Corners

The Shepherds Cafe had that late-December hush that makes everything feel heavier than it should. Outside, the sky was winter-gray and unmoved. Inside, the jazz stayed low, the coffee stayed strong, and people spoke in the careful tone they use when the year is almost over and they’re trying to decide what stays and what goes.

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 …