When it comes to grapevines, there’s a name for almost every part of the plant. Now, the reason I said that there’s a name for almost every part of the plant is that there doesn’t seem to be a name for those dried up tendrils that are left over from last year’s vine. But they can serve as a good reminder of the importance of remaining connected to Him in faith.

In Psalm 23, the Good Shepherd Psalm, we hear those comforting and familiar words, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me." However, the Hebrew word that David uses here may surprise you.

Do you remember plucking the petals off a daisy to determine if you are loved? It's a fun game to determine if you're feeling whimsical and want to determine how your crush thinks of you. However, think of how often we may use a similar practice to gauge God’s love for us over the course of a week.