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  • The Goat That Walks Away

    Bible Chat – Leviticus 16:20–34 There is a moment in this ritual that invites us to stop and watch. Aaron has spoken the words.Hands pressed firmly on the head of the goat.Every category of failure named—iniquities, transgressions, sins. And now… the goat begins to walk. Away from the camp.Away from the people.Away from the presence…

  • The Empty Bench

    Micah 4:4 “But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it.” There is an empty bench under a tree somewhere with your name on it. It is waiting for you to stop running…

  • Come and Rest

    Matthew 11:28–30 “Come unto me… take my yoke… my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” If one must bear a burden, the best burden to bear is one that is bearable. If one must wear a yoke, the best yoke is one that fits. Jesus speaks these words after issuing one of His…

  • Jesus, the Storyteller

    “And he spake many things to them in parables…” — Matthew 13:3 Jesus was a storyteller. That is how He taught. He told stories to capture attention.He told stories to awaken understanding.And sometimes, He told stories that concealed truth from those unwilling to receive it. He even told stories about storytelling. He Began With People,…

  • The Rule of Peace and the Power of Gratitude

    “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”— Colossians 3:15 (KJV) You can choose to possess this gift. You always have a choice. It is a quality not subject to events, emotions, or public opinion. It will color your…

  • Adrift and Welcomed Home

    Casting Care and Finding Restoration Adrift “…Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.” – I Peter 5:7 Imagine yourself adrift upon a sea of trouble—tossed furiously by its waves and sinking under the load of care. Along comes Jesus, inviting you to cast every burden upon Him and to guide your…

  • The Generous Life, the Shared Life, and the Shepherd’s Voice

    Scripture Focus : Acts 2:42–47; I Peter 2:21; John 10:1–30 There is something unmistakable about the early church. It was not polished.It was not institutional.It was not carefully managed. But it was alive. “They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” These were new believers in…

  • The Shepherd, The King, and The Way Home

    A Devotional on Psalms 23–25 We all want to know the way forward. We want clarity.We want certainty.We want to see the path before we take the next step. But Scripture offers us something better. Not a map.A Shepherd. Not control.A King. Not answers to every question.A prayer for the journey. Psalms 23, 24, and…

  • The Mountain Still Stands – Bible Chat on Exodus 19–20 and the Ten Commandments

    There are moments in life that stand above all others. They are not ordinary. They are not forgettable. They are mountain moments. For Israel, one of those moments came at Sinai. God’s people were brought to the foot of a mountain and there they heard His voice, received His word, and entered more deeply into…

  • At the Foot of the Mountain

    At the Foot of the Mountain Exodus 19:16–25 🔗 Read the full passage:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2019%3A16-25&version=NRSVUE The Scene: When God Draws Near On the morning of the third day, the mountain comes alive: This is not background noise.This is summons. God is not only revealing Himself—He is calling His people to assemble. Creation itself becomes the medium of…