In Psalm 119 the Psalmist uses the word “affliction” 7 times. When we consider these verses together we can see a maturing process and a growing understanding in the believer’s heart of how God uses affliction in our lives. We are sheep that are prone to wander and go our own way, but he can […]

John 10:1-42. In one of John’s 7 “I AM’s”, Jesus refers to himself as both the good shepherd and the door/gate to the sheepfold. As the good shepherd we see the love of our Lord expressed in laying down his life for the sheep.