“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:12-13 (NIV) Can you remember a time when someone expressed love to you un-expectantly and extravagantly? A time when someone went overboard in their expression of […]

“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5 (NLT) Grandpa made sure that the pasture was safe for the sheep to graze on a regular basis. Sometimes there would be poisonous plants that

Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (NLT) In Israel, there is a valley that is called the “Valley of the shadow of death”. It is a canyon with steep walls