From the Shepherd's Heart

“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.”Song of Solomon 2:15 (KJV) The “little foxes” represent small problems that quietly destroy what is valuable when they are ignored. THE AFRICAN MYTH OF MGBE E MESỊRỊ-THE SPIRIT OF “LATER” Long ago, when…

AN AFRICAN TALE OF ONYE-MKPESA AND ONYE-UDO In many African villages, when the moon rises and the evening breeze becomes calm, elders gather children around a small fire to tell stories. These stories are more than entertainment; they are reflections of life, offering wisdom about human behavior and the delicate…

“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king.”1 Kings 1:5 (KJV) This scripture reveals the danger of uncontrolled ambition. Adonijah exalted himself and attempted to take a position that had not been given to him. His declaration, “I will be king,” shows how desire can…

“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”Matthew 25:46 (KJV) THE INVISIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN CHOICES Human life is often lived with attention fixed only on what is visible. People think about success, possessions, reputation, and temporary pleasure. Yet the sacred teachings recorded in…