Our Simple Path

04/02/2026

Christ calls us to a clear and profound allegiance.

Holy Week, March 31, 2026

02/18/2026

https://www.oursimplepath.com/p/when-truth-is-stranger-than-fiction

A somewhat satirical, alternate view of our history

02/05/2026

Where to begin having those difficult conversations.

Kingdom work and difficult conversations.

01/28/2026

In the midst of these chaotic, angry times, how do we move ahead, trusting God and living with each other?

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/courage-in-the-chaos?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

12/31/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/looking-ahead?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Where do we go from here?

12/24/2025

Twenty Fifth Day of Advent. Wednesday, December 24, 2025

12/23/2025

Twenty-third day of Advent, December 23, 2025

12/22/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/marys-song?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Twenty-second day of Advent, December 22, 2025

12/21/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/love-bringing-nothing-but-giving?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

12/20/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/a-contemplative-ancient-practice?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing;

12/19/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnmshepard/p/uncluttered-joy?r=59r5p&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Nineteenth Day of Advent. Friday, December 19, 2025