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What if before you entered the Kingdom of Heaven, you must first answer one of Jesus’ questions? Today we glance at “Sermon on the Mount” and the “Beatitudes”, showing how they reveal the kingdom's standard and our deep need for grace. This episode calls listeners to humble repentance and faith and outlines the promise of salvation for those who confess and believe in...

In this episode we get honest about how sometimes it is hard to trust God when we want control.  Surrendering control is hard, but that is where we find true victory. Giving our whole heart to our Good Shepherd who knows the end from the beginning is where we find peace in the personhood of Jesus.      ➡️ Feedback/questions? Anything else? I’d love to hear from you! Email...

Do you know the struggle of always saying "yes”? The humility of admitting limits, and the freedom of relying on God’s sufficiency is exactly the area where His power is rests on us. Today we hear from Isaiah 41:17–20. This summer devotional reassures us that when God says "I will," His promises stand firm - He will answer, provide, and sustain.     ➡️ Feedback/question...

Today, we explore what it means to be a disciple: learning, participating, and passing on the truth of God’s word rather than inventing new ideas. Discipleship is about being sent, sharing the gospel, and living out the paradox of grace and truth. Through practicality and encouragement, this episode calls listeners to journal, pray, and intentionally tell at least one person about God’...

Hot take or maybe just an unpopular opinion? This episode challenges a popular quote and reflects on how we should come at it as Christians. Today, we’re encouraged to guard our hearts, fix our gaze on our own path, and replace assumptions with compassion and prayer.  Through Scripture, practical teaching, and a children’s taste-test illustration, we get a glimpse at how gratitude...

Join me as we reflect on the hustle and bustle of daily life and spiritual appetite. Today we’re invited to replace daily spiritual 'crumbs' with the sustaining nourishment of Scripture. By keeping our eyes fixed on where our Help comes from in tangible ways, we are able to seek God's wisdom amid the noise.  Let us turn away from worthless things that distract us and choose the 'better...

Today we talk about the comforting scent of fresh-baked bread and the stubborn sting of burnt popcorn.   The aromas in our lives can expose the heart behind our offerings. Listen in today as we unpack the contrast between half-hearted, duty-driven offerings with genuine, sacrificial worship. Drawing from Romans 12 and 2 Corinthians, we are encouraged to present their lives as living sacrifice...

Today we reflect on the relentless love of our God who is for us. Is that something you believe is true? That God is for you? What motivates you to share your faith?  Take a look with me at three missional contrasts—guilt vs. love, obligation vs. overflow, and performance vs. genuine affection. I pray by the end of this episode, you desire to share the gospel out of overflowing grace an...

This episode unpacks what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus — not just knowing about him, but following, growing, and being transformed by the Spirit. We’ll talk about everyday ways to make disciples: walking alongside others, reading Scripture, praying together, asking good questions, and living out repentance and hospitality so faith naturally multiplies. @sent.beyond on Insta...

Through a mundane morning routine, the Holy Spirit reveals a lesson that hits at the heart. Today’s episode calls listeners to humble repentance, gentle restoration, and intentional discipleship, reminding us that God uses broken vessels for His purposes and delights in realigning us to serve together for His glory.   Sent Beyond on Instagram: @sent.beyond   ➡️ Feedback/questions?...

Join me in this new series, "Beyond the Pew," a short devotional series about living out the gospel in everyday moments—being disciples, making disciples, and letting faith overflow beyond Sundays. New episodes air every other Monday starting March 2nd, offering simple, intentional reflections to help you notice God in ordinary life and share the good news with grace and truth.    ...

This episode explores the meaning of "dwelling" in Psalm 23:6 — not merely occupying space, but abiding and belonging in the care of the Good Shepherd. Today we’re reminded of the importance of living our lives ever-aware of God’s presence.    Sent Beyond on Instagram: @sent.beyond   ➡️ Feedback/questions? Anything else? I’d love to hear from you! Email me at...

Today we explore Psalm 23:5, as we see how God’s goodness and faithful love pursue us even in hard, dark seasons. Using Keller’s insights and a sheep metaphor, we’re challenged to be transformed by God’s care so our lives leave blessings—peace, forgiveness, and joy—wherever we go. Sent Beyond on Instagram: @sent.beyond   ➡️ Feedback/questions? Anything else...

Today we explore how everyday irritations, sinful reactions, and spiritual battles mirror the pests and seasons that trouble a flock. We see how the Holy Spirit’s daily anointing protects our minds, renews our hearts, and helps us bear the fruit of Christlike character. Through Scripture, practical illustration, and prayer, this episode points us to dependence on the Good Shepherd—who...

Today we reflect on the first half of Psalm 23:5, exploring how a shepherd prepares high tablelands— as we reflect on how earthly shepherds “prepare a table” for their sheep, we can see clearly the parallel to Christ, who has gone before us, prepared a place of safety, and bore great cost to make a seat at His table. Today we’re reminded that the safest place we’ll ev...

In this episode, we explore the biblical meaning of comfort through the imagery of the shepherd's rod and staff in Psalm 23, showing how God strengthens, disciplines, protects, and guides his people. Listen for practical reflections on scripture, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how God's nearness transforms our trials into opportunities for growth and service.   Sent Beyond on Instagram: @se...

Today, we reflect on Psalm 23:4 and see how the valleys of life—though dark and difficult—are the path God uses to lead us to higher ground. Drawing on Keller and scripture, we see that the Good Shepherd walks with us through every trial, providing comfort, growth, and refreshment. Sent Beyond on Instagram: @sent.beyond   ➡️ Feedback/questions? Anything else? I’d love to hea...

Hey, there! Just a brief update of a holiday break! We will continue our series on Psalm 23 on Monday, January 12, 2026! Looking forward to seeing you all in the new year! Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year, friends!

Keller's sheep-farming analogy shows how the Good Shepherd cares for our souls, guiding us from worn, harmful patterns to fresh, righteous paths. Today we emphasize the need for deliberate spiritual leadership, daily obedience, and the danger of self-will. This episode outlines seven attitudes—framed as questions—that mark true discipleship. Join in today as we seek to follow our Good...

We are broken people living in a broken world, and the need for restoration is not just an idea, it is a reality. In this episode, we look at the powerful truth that our Shepherd "restores our souls". Today we reflect on how deeply Jesus cares for His cast-down, weary, and wandering sheep. This episode unpacks what it truly means to be restored - not by our own strength, but by the faithful, pursu...

This episode explores our physical and spiritual need for water, using Jesus' promise of Living Water to show how only God truly satisfies. Drawing on Keller's shepherd imagery, it contrasts clean wells and dangerous, contaminated pools to warn against settling for temporary, empty substitutes. Listeners are invited to trust the Good Shepherd, follow the Holy Spirit's leading, and drink deeply fro...

In this episode we explore Keller's reflection on Psalm 23, showing how true rest requires freedom from four anxieties—fear, tensions, pests, and hunger—and how only the shepherd’s presence can provide the freedom and peace necessary from these disturbances. We dive into how Jesus and the Holy Spirit bring reassurance, contentment, and spiritual refreshment. Tune in today, for pr...

Today, we’ll explore the second half of Psalm 23 verse 1, with insights from W. Philip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, showing how trusting the Good Shepherd leads to true contentment beyond mere worldly wants. As we wrap up, we get a sobering warning against the “fence-walking” heart that seeks both the world and God. May we be encouraged to self-examine, and heart...

Today we explore Psalm 23 through the lens of a shepherd, as we begin our journey through the book, ‘A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23’, written by W. Phillip Keller. Keller shows in his book how this rich psalm takes deeper meaning through a shepherds eyes. Calling God "my shepherd" is a joyful, humble surrender to a loving, sovereign God who cares for, marks, and redeems us. The episode e...

Join a journey through Psalm 23 that uncovers the original shepherding images behind the beloved verses, guided by W. Philip Keller’s firsthand experience as a sheepman. This preview episode explores how understanding the life of a shepherd deepens the meaning of David’s words and brings fresh, personal insight to familiar lines. Be invited to open your heart and let the Holy Spirit re...