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He Remembers My Name
He Remembers My Name

I remember one summer while in college, I went to Atlanta, GA to The Underground shopping center. I was walking along and I heard someone say “Sharon!” I turned around, and I was greeted with a very familiar, beautiful smile that lit up the room and truly made my day!

There was only one problem. Although I knew in the depths of my soul that I knew this person and knew her well, I could not remember her name to save my life.

This bothered me. I often prided myself on really SEEING people…and at the very least, remembering their names. Of course, as I got older with children and had more things to take up my brain space, this became more challenging. But when I was younger, I hardly ever forgot a name or a face!

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times of refreshing, TIMES OF REFRESHINGSharon FletcherGod remembers your name, he knows my name, he knows your name, he never leaves us, he never leaves nor forsakes us, the good shepherd, he leads me beside still water, Isaiah 49, he has written your name on the palms of his hands, your steps are ordered, your name is important to God, God has not forgotten, He knows your name Comments
The Good Shepherd Part 2: From Religion to Relationship
The Good Shepherd Part 2: From Religion to Relationship

When I made the decision to truly surrender my life to the Lord,  I was in a quandary.  I knew there was something more to salvation than going to church, serving on the usher board, and praying over my food as I ate.

I just didn't know how to obtain that "something". 

There was an ache inside of me that no one or nothing could soothe.  

No matter how many relationships I engaged in, how many degrees I obtained, how many friendships I encountered... 

No matter how much alcohol I consumed.. 

No matter what I did to self medicate, there was always this ache and longing inside of me that I knew could only be healed by Jesus the Christ.  

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The Good Shepherd Part 1: Forget Not All His Benefits
The Good Shepherd Part 1: Forget Not All His Benefits

With the holiday season upon us, this is the perfect time to reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of the Good Shepherd.

However, with the BUSYNESS of the season, we often forget about the REAL reason for the entire season.

He is the one who makes it all possible.  He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. 

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