We are a shepherding church because we are under the reign of our Good Shepherding King Jesus.  

Jesus stirs our hearts to be generous, giving of our possessions, time, and skill.

Ascension.

We must carefully guard against twisting Scripture to fit our historical and political agendas.  Psalm 118 is a song for the Covenant People of God to praise and give thanks to God in a way that galvanizes them for perseverance.  It was not a victory song for nationalism.  

The beauty of God's Character made away for Redemption.

We rebel against God when we worship the creation over the Creator.  This means we need intercession.  We have the perfect intercessor in Jesus Christ, who also calls us to intercede for others who are lost in their pursuit of creation instead of the Creator.  

The Spirit sanctifies our ordinary gifts for extraordinary purposes.

We are not just saved from our sin, but to our priestly service.

LIFE with God (His Presence) is dependent on the establishment of a special (covenantal) relationship with Him.

Chosen as God’s People, God’s ongoing protection and provision come through obedience, bringing blessings not just to you but to the nations; but cultural compromise undermines our relationship with God and leads to exile.