I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Jesus to come back.  It would be great to be with Him all the time instead of in the brokenness of this world filled with its sin... and my sin.  But, it seems that Jesus is saying, "Soon, but not yet." Like the man healed of the many demons (Legion) we are told to go and tell people all that God has done for us.  Find encouragement in this message.

SOTV Message 2nd Sunday After Pentecost C - "We are Beggars" - Luke 8:26-39 - 6_22_25

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary C, 13th Sunday After Pentecost.

Luke 14_25-35

What is God hiding?  The better question is, "What has God revealed?"  There is enough in searching out what He has revealed to us about Himself in Jesus to keep us busy for eternity.  Our God is found in places we don't expect... like a manger, a cross, and a tomb.  His love an mercy is incredible. 

SOTV Message Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Deus Absconditus" - Proverbs 25:2-10 - 8/31/25

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary C, 14th Sunday After Pentecost.

Psalm 119:169-176

Ezekiel 34:11-24

1 Timothy 1:5-17

Luke 15:1-10

In Deuteronomy 30 Moses gives us what is seemingly the easiest test question ever... Will you choose Life and Good or Death and Evil?  Yet, we struggle with this.  God is good, and He brings life.  Learn more about His love for you in Jesus.

SOTV Message Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost C - "Life & Death" - Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - 9/7/25

Daily Devotions and Weekly Messages from God's Word with John David Mull - Christ-follower, husband, and father.  Pastor of Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.