Short Teachings for Where You Actually Live
On Your Street
Is God really good when life feels so bad?
Discover what it means that "goodness and mercy shall follow me" in Psalm 23, and learn about hesed—God's relentless, covenant love that pursues you even when life is hard and you don't feel worthy. Explore how God's steadfast love is actively chasing you down every single day, how to respond to his pursuit, and what it means to dwell in his house forever as his honored guest and beloved family member.
Am I just another sheep to God or something more?
Discover why Psalm 23's imagery shifts from shepherd and sheep to a prepared table, and learn what it means to move from being livestock in God's field to becoming an honored guest at his table. Explore the difference between God's mercy (canceling our debts) and his grace (lavishing us with riches we don't deserve), and find out how to accept his invitation to belong to him in a deeply personal way.
If God loves me, why does he lead me through hard times?
Explore why following Jesus doesn't always mean staying comfortable, and discover how God leads us forward through both green pastures and difficult valleys for our own good. Learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice, trust his direction even when the path is hard, and understand that he's always equipped to handle whatever dangers we face along the way.
What does 'the Lord is my shepherd' mean for everyday life?
Discover the deeper meaning behind Psalm 23's famous words "The Lord is my shepherd" and learn why this ancient poem offers far more than funeral comfort—it's an invitation to let God lead every part of your life. Explore who God really is, what it means to have Jesus as your shepherd, and how to move from just knowing about God to actually submitting your life to his care.

