“An America Worth Fighting For” – Democracy or Republic: Is there a difference? 

Heart of A Shepherd Readers and Followers: You are invited to join me for a “politically incorrect,” but Biblically sound message I preached Veteran’s Day Sunday, November 13, 2022, titled, “An America Worth Fighting For.” My Scripture...

“Now the God of Peace be With You All.” (Romans 15; Romans 16)

Click on this link for a translation of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – Romans 15; Romans 16 Today’s Scripture reading brings us to the conclusion of our study of “The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans.” Romans 15 presents us with a portrait of...

The Tyranny of the Majority – “Democracy is on the Ballot” – (Romans 13-14)

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – Romans 13; Romans 14 Today’s Scripture reading touches upon many important subjects that are both doctrinal and practical. For instance, Romans 13 introduced the question of the...

Five Essentials to Overcoming a Restless Spirit (Romans 12)

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – Romans 12 On a personal note: I consider the 12th chapter of Romans to be a pivotal chapter, not only in our study of this book, but in my life. As a teenager, I grasped the...

Pray for the Peace and Salvation of Israel (Romans 10; Romans 11)

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – Romans 10; Romans 11 Our study of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans continues as we come to chapters 10 and 11. Romans 10 Although writing to all believers, Paul appeared to address in...

The Battle is Not Over, but the Victory Is Won! (Romans 8; Romans 9)

Click on this link for a translation of today’s devotional. Scripture reading – Romans 8; Romans 9 Today’s Scripture reading continues to challenge us with theological terms that define the fundamental doctrines (i.e., teachings) of our faith in Christ Jesus....