Remember God's faithfulness to you. Reflect God's Faithfulness to others.

This is a sample of how Good Shepherd does VBS. God is Good!

St. Paul tells us that “God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” Repentance is the change of mind that leads us to care for our fellow man just as Jesus cares for the mankind He created. For the Follower of Christ, “acts of kindness” aren't random, they're intentional.

According to the Bible, most people don't know the true meaning of peace. They think peace means "the absence of tension or conflict", but it actually means "wholeness, to be well". In other words, there may be chaos all around us, but a person with God's spirit inside them remains at peace because there is order in their life. This week, we heard part 4 of our Summer Sermon Series: 9 Secrets to a Healthy Relationship-Peace!

Our source of joy is the cross. Our pasture is living at the foot of the cross. Our abundant life is lived out in the shadow of the cross. Because it is the cross and the empty tomb that are our victory signs. They are our raising of the flag at Iwo Jima!

Love may be the most abused word in the English language but Christ Jesus shows us its true value.

Like all fruit, the Fruit of the Spirit grows out of its roots, which are the characteristics of God. In the same way a tree is designed to be a dwelling place for fruit, you were created to be a dwelling place for the spirit of God. Without him in your life, thing quickly get out of hand, as your flesh dictates your behavior. And as we will see, in order to bear good fruit, you have to remain always and forever connected with Jesus.

Scripture's standard of excellence is not meant for intimidation, but for inspiration to respond to the love of Christ with our best.

Scripture's standard of excellence is not meant for intimidation, but for inspiration to respond to the love of Christ with our best.

God's will does not change when I am not willing to follow it.

Fortunately, Jesus was willing to follow the will of His Father when He laid down His life on the cross.

Empowered by this love and the with the help of the Holy Spirit, we strive to live daily in the shadow of the cross.