Shepherd's Words

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What Did Jesus Mean by “The Violent Take [the Kingdom] by Force”?

After disciples of then-imprisoned John asked Jesus if he was “the one,” Jesus spoke the following words to his...
Lloyd Randolph
June 30, 2026
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Considering Long-Past Generations of Believers and Their Effect on Us

“Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past.” In his very last directive to God’s people, Moses...
Lloyd Randolph
May 2, 2026
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Deepening Faith and Growing Friendships

Christians need each other! Our congregation’s small groups offer an important way to learn spiritual truths and to...
Lloyd Randolph
March 1, 2026
Fathers and Their Lost Sons, Sometimes Found image

Fathers and Their Lost Sons, Sometimes Found

Lost sons feature in Biblical stories. Consider the events involving Israel’s King David that end with the king...
Lloyd Randolph
January 27, 2026