Category Archives: shepherd

Understanding Your Pastor

I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading

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Following the Lamb

These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Rev. 14:4 Distinctions are going to be made, whether we like it or not.  John saw … Continue reading

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The One Percent Solution

“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it?  … Continue reading

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Wolves at the Front Gate

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”   Matthew  7:15, NIV I use my channel changer and I flip through the evil darkness that exists in the world.  Jesus clearly warns His flock … Continue reading

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The Shepherds Connect

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the … Continue reading

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