The Lord Is My Shepherd!

Isaiah 40:11 says, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”

Friend, that’s a picture of the tender heart of our God. We live in a world that feels rough and rushed—always pulling, always pushing, always demanding more. But right here, God says He is not just a King on a throne, He is a Shepherd with His sheep. He knows when you’re weary, when you feel scattered, and when you’ve got nothing left to give. And He doesn’t drive you with a whip—He draws you with His arms.

Think about it—when a shepherd carries a lamb, it’s not because the lamb is strong, it’s because the lamb is too weak to walk. That’s you and me sometimes. We don’t have to fake strength; we just need to rest in His arms. He’s got you close to His heart. He knows the way ahead, and He will gently lead you step by step.

So today, let this be your encouragement: you don’t have to have it all figured out, and you don’t have to carry yourself. The Shepherd is carrying you. Trust His strength. Lean into His love. And let Him lead you one step at a time.

Shine On!

You ever notice how a porch light works? I don’t have to go out in the yard and beg the bugs to come—it just shines, and they show up. Isaiah 60:3 says, “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” In other words, when God’s light shines through you, people can’t help but be drawn to it.

This old world is stumbling around in the dark—confused, broken, searching for answers. And God put His Spirit inside of you to be a living lamp, a beacon of hope. You don’t have to force it, fake it, or put on a show. Just walk close with Jesus, let His Word guide your steps, and that light will shine naturally.

Here’s the good news: even a little candle pushes back a whole lot of darkness. Don’t underestimate what God can do through your smile, your kindness, your faithfulness. Somebody’s watching. Somebody’s hungry for hope. Somebody’s about to step out of the shadows and walk toward the brightness of your rising.

So today—shine on, friend. Let God’s light spill off your front porch and into the world, and watch Him draw people not to you, but to Himself.

The Bull Moose Cigar!

When you light up a Bull Moose, you know right away this isn’t some polite, parlor-room puff. This cigar comes charging at you with the strength of its namesake—bold, unflinching, and brimming with the vigor of the American frontier.

It’s the kind of smoke Roosevelt might have clenched between his teeth after a hunt, or that you and I might enjoy on the porch after a long day of real, honest work.

The flavor is stout and earthy, like dark roasted coffee brewed in a cast-iron pot or the worn leather of a trusted saddle. There’s oak, there’s soil, there’s strength in every draw. Yet, it burns steady and true, never fighting you, always walking with you, like a good companion on a trail that stretches far and wide.

This is not a cigar for the timid. It doesn’t whisper “relax.” It looks you square in the eye and says, “Stand tall. Live bold. Get after it.” It’s the kind of smoke you reach for when you’ve got a mountain to climb, a story to finish, or a conviction you refuse to compromise.

The Bull Moose isn’t about luxury—it’s about legacy. It doesn’t just fill the air with smoke; it fills your spirit with resolve.

Whether you’re a Rough Rider charging into the unknown or a out in the yard dreamer charting the next chapter of your life, this cigar is a reminder: be bold, live strong, and leave a trail others will want to follow.

Bully good smoke.

Telling Stories, Sharing Grace And Loving Folks!