As Christians, we know Jesus as a Shepherd—someone who herds and takes care of sheep for a living. But did you know that there are many characters in the Bible who were literal shepherds? Some even include Jesus’ own ancestors! Let’s take a dive into the definition of a shepherd, and then we’ll study the spiritual side of one. Finally, we’ll list known shepherds in the Bible, both literal and spiritual, in two parts! What Is a Shepherd and What Does He/She Do? A shepherd

It’s a New Year, but did you do enough? Did you check off all of your resolutions from last year? Did you fulfill all your vision board goals? Maybe you’re wondering when God will finally avenge you from your enemies or bless you for all your service and love to others. Whether you felt proud or disappointed last year, accept it. If you fell into sin or wrongdoings, don’t lose heart! Every morning you wake up, is a morning God is there, eagerly awaiting your return. Can you i

I recently fell into sin, again . After repenting and finding renewal, I was looking back on the moment and thought to myself, “I need to get it together.” Jesus is coming back soon, and if I wanted to prove that my faith and worship weren’t in vain, I was going to have to stop letting myself go back to past sins. Now, I know what you’re thinking. What does this have to do with the Christmas Story? Well, when I told myself I needed to get it together, I meant it as I neede