Hey friend,
Have you ever stopped to consider who or what is the desire of your heart? And, where do you find your treasure in life? _ Please take a few moments to listen to this brief encouragement about this.Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Who or what is the desire of your heart?
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Are you seeking Him first?
My Friend,
Are you seeking Him first? And, are His Kingdom priorities your our priorities? Please listen to this brief encouragement and then please take time to read, study, and take to heart Matthew 6.Thursday, June 27, 2024
His Mercies Are New Every Morning. 🙌
My Friend,
I know life can be exhausting and crazy sometimes. But, please listen to this brief reminder just for you that God's mercies are new every morning.Thursday, June 20, 2024
Remember where your help comes from.
Hey Friend,
May you always remember where your help comes from. 🙏🏼 Please listen to this brief message.Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Cease Striving, Trust The Lord, Get Back To God's Word.
My Friend,
Please listen to this brief encouragement and then, read, study, take to heart, and live out Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30, and Proverbs 3:5-6 for starters.
You are in my prayers.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Monday, February 12, 2024
What do you need to seek the Lord in faith for today?
My Friend,
What do you need to seek the Lord in faith for today?
Please listen to and share this brief message today regarding a courageous portrait of faith.
Please take time to read, study, and take to heart Luke 8:43-48 and 1 John 5:14-15 for starters.
Seek The Lord through His Word, prayer, and The Holy Spirit.
Reach out in faith and touch the hem of His garment.
You're in my prayers!
Your brother and servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Thursday, February 08, 2024
Don't Love The World.
My Friend,
Monday, February 05, 2024
A Prayer For You: God Is Our Refuge and Strength. 🙏🏼
My Friend,
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
January 2024 Scripture Phone Wallpapers.
Hello Friend,
Here are 2 scripture images for January 2024 and all of 2024 that I put together to share with you for your use as a phone wallpaper image if you'd like. Hope you are encouraged by the scripture reminder.
Please take time to read, study, and take to heart, Matthew 6:33 for starters.
You're in my Prayers!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024
No One Else.
As I awoke this morning, thoughts of many disappointments and discouragements started to fill my head. But God, being rich in mercy helped me turn once again to His goodness and His Word. He reminded me to turn to Him and His truth, THE Truth!
We all have our moments of weariness, but, then His truth comes through like a fresh wind and clears the fog that fills our minds sometimes, the fog that the enemy and our own wrong thinking that we allow to take hold.
As I sought Him this morning, He also brought this song to my heart and mind and I lifted up to Him:
Fernando Ortega’s “No One Else” that you can listen to here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4iSAdKa3Rm4Ha5FC7KMcdK?si=76fe9928857d4591
Ultimately, there is no one else besides Him that we should turn to and reply on that will always be there for us.
This doesn’t mean we don’t or shouldn’t seek wise counsel
and encouragement from others, rather, it means, He’s the only one that is our
constant and perfect source of counsel, refuge, strength, and more! He is the
only one that will never leave or forsake us.
He helps us grow in the wisdom and knowledge of Him and provides the tools we need to live for Him, for His Kingdom and Glory, as we wrestle with the ups and downs of life.
So, in our times when the "fog" roles in, we need to turn once again to Him, turn to Him right away, as there is no one else besides Him Who will see us through any storm or good time in
life.
A Prayer To The Lord:
Lord, I thank you that there is no one else besides you. You are my rock and fortress. You are my deliverer and strength. You are my fog lifter and the lifter of my head. You are my provider. You are the light unto my path and lamp unto my feet and I turn to you. Please help me by Your Holy Spirit turn to you as a first response instead of an afterthought, as I know the truth of Your Word no matter what the enemy or my own thinking tries to convince me of…I need to turn to you. Thank you for Who You are. Thank you for Your Word. Thank You for your love and care. Thank you for your provision and protection. Thank you for your new mercies today and every morning. Thank you for your Holy Spirit’s guidance and wisdom in my life! May You receive all the glory due your name! In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.
Friend, as you wake up in the morning, may you remember and proclaim that there is no one else but you Lord. And, as you lie down to rest at night, may you remember and proclaim that there is no one else but you Lord.
In the valleys and mountain tops of life, turn to Him.
He is your all in all. May you be lifted up today by this remembrance.
You’re in my prayers and please keep me in yours.
In Christ Alone,
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
Monday, January 01, 2024
Happy New Year 2024!
Hello Friend!
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the honor of serving you in 2023, and Lord willing, I’ll have the honor of serving you even more in 2024!
May you and I enter the New Year, with a fresh new outlook, filled with the same hope you have in Jesus.
Keep your eyes fixed on Him my friend!
Don't just take my word for it but do take His Word for it and may you be a Word filled follower as you abide in, read, study, and live out God's Word! By doing so, you will also be a Spirit led follower as you actively take God's Word and live of out!
Take time to read, study, and take to heart 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:12-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3 :5-6, 1 Peter 3:8-12, and John 14:12-14 for starters.
May God richly bless you as you continue to seek, serve, and love Him everything that is within you!
You're in my prayers and please keep me in yours.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Pray At All Times!
My Friend,
No matter what you face each day, let me encourage you to make prayer a priority. Make it your first response and not an afterthought.Thursday, August 17, 2023
Taste And See That The Lord Is Good!
My Friend,
I want to encourage you today that The Lord is good.Please listen to this brief message and be lifted up. Please pass it on to others who may be encouraged by this too.
Monday, June 19, 2023
An Encouragement For Discouraged Dads
On Father's Day I had the honor of reading a post that was forwarded to me and as an imperfect father of 5 (all who are young adults now), I found it super comforting, special, and like a healing balm to the soul, mind, and spirit of this dad.
I asked the author, Cendrine Hosoda for permission to share it with you and she graciously agreed as she would like this to reach other dads. Thank you Cendrine!
Please read this guest post and I pray you are as encouraged as I am by what she shared. Always remember that there is still time to change, grow, and heal as a man, father, and grandpa. Don't give up!
God is with you and will help you in your journey.
Your Brother and Servant In Christ,
Randolph Koch
To all the discouraged dads out there on Father's Day,
I want you to know that I think about you today.
Maybe your kids don't acknowledge this day, or perhaps you feel like you've
messed up too badly. It's possible that you're overwhelmed with confusion, not
even knowing where to start. I want to apologize for the lack of modeling and
guidance you received growing up, and for the deficiencies you're still trying
to navigate in your own heart.
I understand the weight of shame and the high
pressure placed on men to represent God the Father to their children. It's a
daunting standard that can paralyze you. I know firsthand the battle and the
pain that comes with not turning out the way you wanted to for your kids. It
hurts when your best intentions don't translate and your efforts go unnoticed
because you were unable to connect or understand your child's needs.
I'm sorry for all the times you weren't seen and
met in your own needs. It's no wonder that hopelessness and the desire to give
up may seem like the only option. But today, I want to be a voice of grace and
hope for you. You matter. Your pain matters. What you didn't learn matters.
What you wish you had matters. The fact that you resemble your father more than
you wanted to matters. Your hurt matters. Your sense of failure matters.
It matters that you tried. It matters if you
didn't try and now you regret it. There is grace for every scenario. You can't
control the outcome, but you can start pursuing steps toward wellness now. It
is never too late for you to begin this journey. The best thing you can do for
your kids, even if they won't speak to you or if you doubt they'll ever see
your changes, is to pursue change for yourself. You are worth the investment,
and it will make a difference.
I won't sugarcoat it. It will be one of the
hardest things you'll ever do, but I implore you, on this Father's Day when you
feel the pain of failure, disappointment, and grief, make a promise to
yourself. Take one step toward working on yourself and allowing God and His
servants to help you uncover the person your heart may have stopped dreaming
you could be.
It won't be easy, and it will take time. But I
promise you, the pain of growth will be worth every bit of it. Your time is not
over. The bravest and greatest thing you can do is say, "I'm going to do
this. I'm going to work on myself. I'm going to let God have the final say, not
people or myself."
May you feel renewed hope that you are not beyond
help and hope. Know that I am praying for you as you embark on this journey. I
believe in you. You can do this. It will make a difference.
Happy Father's Day
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2023 February Through July Memory Verses: Part 2!
Hello Friend!
As a follow-up to my last communication, at long last, here are the February - July Memory Verse for our Romans Road theme:1. Memory Verses
2. Memory Verse Pointers
Please feel free to reach out with any prayer needs as I'm here to serve you!
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023
2023 February Through July Memory Verses!
Hello and thank you for visiting the A Shepherd's Heart Website!
How are you doing? I hope you are well!
I've been giving thought to the typical monthly memory verse(s) that I share and I thought it would be good to do something slightly different in 2023.
Instead of a different theme and verse or verses each month, I thought it would be good to focus the next six months on one theme which is sharing your faith via memorizing the verses around The Romans Road.
What's The Romans Road? Some of you may be familiar with it already but just in case you aren't, it's a simple tool that can help you explain The Gospel using verses from the book of Romans which is comprised of Six Pillars of Truth drawing from a group of six verses from The Book of Romans.
To get us started, here are the February to July memory verses: (We'll memorize something else August - December)
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I'll be following up in the days to come with additional information and at the end, I'll send you a one page Romans Road handout that you can fold and tuck away in your Bible as a ready resource when God gives you an opportunity to share faith.
As always, I recommend you memorize scripture using a good word for word translation such as the ESV or another translation.
Let me know how I can be praying for you.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Allow God To Work All Things Together For Good.
My Friend,
I don’t know anyone who really enjoys going through trials or hard times. We know that life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, heart ache as well as joy. And things often don't go according to our plans, desires, or even dreams. It also may be a struggle sometimes to not understand why we go or are going through things sometimes, especially in the midst of the trial.
Maybe for you it's a job loss, a health crisis, an economic loss, a broken relationship or one in conflict, or something else? No matter what, whether it's the good times or times of uncertainty and trial, we must remember that His ways are higher than our ways.
We need to trust and live in faith resting in the truth that God only has good in store for us even through the times of growth when it certainly doesn't feel "good". Even when things aren’t going how we planned or expected them to go we need to trust Him and have faith in His purpose, will, and plan knowing His plans are better than our own every single time!
Our trials may never be “easy”, but, as we mature in faith, we may handle them better as we begin to recognize that these times are opportunities for good for ourselves and others.
As we walk through these seasons we will grow and whether we realize it or not, others will also benefit as we go through the trials, (and come out on the other side) as they will be watching us and may learn from what God is doing in and through us which will in turn help them as they face their seasons of trials.
Take time to read, study, and take to heart Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-8, and Isaiah 55:8-9 for starters.
In closing, let me encourage you to not get ahead of God by trying to force or try to somehow speed through a season He has for you, instead, allow God to work all things together for good…for your good and for His Glory.
Randolph Koch
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Monday, January 09, 2023
Kick Off 2023 With Free Gifts From A Shepherd's Heart!
Hello and thank you for stopping by ashepherdsheart.org!
Thank you for the honor of serving you in 2022 and Lord willing, the privilege to serve you even more in 2023!
To kick off the New Year, I've updated two resources and also created some new free resources for you.
Here's what I'm gifting you via a free download via the following links:
1. 365 Day Bible Reading Plan (Updated). Here's the link to download the plan: 365 Day Bible Reading Plan.
2. The SOAP Bible Study Method (Updated). Here's the link to download The SOAP Bible Study Method.
3. 2 different simple sermon notes pages. (New) Here's the link to the full page size sermon notes page and folding size sermon notes page as you seek to be hearers and doers of The Word.
One note about printing: If you decide to print these, make sure you click "Fit" under the page sizing if the print preview looks like it will spill outside of the margins.
Hope you enjoy these free resources from my heart to yours!
Thank you for the gift and honor of serving you!
Your Brother and Servant In Christ,
Randolph Koch
Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart.
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