Shepherd Press

03/06/2026

“But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:14

02/06/2026

Even though you may not sense this most of the time, your Lord is working in your life, your will, your desires, your mind, to change you. It’s a miracle, and He is committed to the process.

Your part of this process is also clear. Remember that obedience is an evidence that the Lord is working in your life. Commitment to your part of the change process looks like getting to know God through reading, studying, memorizing, meditating on, and applying His Word.

As you humbly respond to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit’s conviction, God changes you to become more like Jesus. But this change does not take place overnight. Change takes place over time. If you have harbored and nurtured bitterness in your heart for an extended period, it will take time to dig out the stubborn roots.
When you fail, what do you do? The answer is clear: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

If you fail, you get up out of the dirt and ask the Lord for forgiveness, and believe that He is committed to continuing to wipe the dirt off. Your job is to believe you have been forgiven and go back to obeying out of love for the Lord and others.

Excerpt from Help! I'm Bitter by Ernie Baker. Pre-order your copy here: www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-im-bitter-lifeline-for-teens/

01/06/2026

Gospel Help for Sports Betting and Addiction by Jim Newheiser:

Repeated sinful choices can become life-dominating. Addictions may even create a physical craving or dependency in some people. Scripture teaches that sin, including addiction, is primarily a spiritual problem of the heart (Mark 7:15–23; Proverbs 4:23). And because Scripture properly diagnoses the problem, it also offers hope for those who are enslaved. Thankfully, God’s Word reveals how we can be set free through union with Christ. You aren’t destined to be an addict. Change is possible. But because God made your body to be a servant to your heart, overcoming addictive behaviors must begin by addressing your heart, not merely addressing your wrong behaviors. The good news is that God transforms our hearts through His Word:

Psalm 19:7–8 "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes."

Did you notice what this psalm says about God’s Word? Addiction begins with believing lies, but God’s Word has the power to open your eyes. Addiction leads to spiritual, emotional, and physical harm, but God’s Word leads to life. Addictions are enslaving, but God’s Word offers hope that captives can be set free. As God renews your heart through His Word, over time your thoughts, desires, and choices can begin to reflect Christlike responses.

“Help! Why Is Sports Betting a Big Deal?” is available for pre-orders here: www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-why-is-sports-betting-a-big-deal/

29/05/2026

In these 13 half-hour sessions, Tedd Tripp shares with clarity and depth how parents can teach their children to see all of life from a God-centered perspective and cultivate a biblical culture of thought in their homes.

Watch the sessions here: vimeo.com/ondemand/instructingachildsheart/

Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp provides a crucial foundation for the principles in Shepherding a Child's Heart, teaching parents the importance of developing and shaping their children's thinking. This "formative instruction" is not discipline or correction; rather, it is intentionally bu...

28/05/2026

Life is too short to live in bitterness. Bitterness takes you down destructive paths, poisons relationships, and makes you miserable. If you are struggling with bitter thoughts, God can set you free!

In this mini-book, Ernie Baker shares the story of his own bitterness, pointing you to the forgiveness he found in Jesus. Only by understanding the forgiveness we have been given can we truly forgive those who have hurt us.

Pre-order your copy here: www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-im-bitter-lifeline-for-teens/

27/05/2026

Sports betting has exploded across all demographics in recent years—including young people. But gambling isn't just fun and harmless. It can quickly spiral into addiction and lead to issues like anxiety, depression, debt, and substance abuse.
If you're tempted to bet on sports, this mini-book provides you with the biblical tools to resist. For those already involved who feel they can't quit, it offers the hope of freedom and victory that can be found in Christ.
Introducing: Help! Why Is Sports Betting a Big Deal? by Jim Newheiser from our LifeLine for Teens series.

Pre-order your copy here: www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-why-is-sports-betting-a-big-deal/

26/05/2026

For the Christian who feels stuck in the same sin habits:

In his book Killing Sin Habits, Dr. Stuart Scott explains how we are led into temptation and then provides specific exercises to help conquer these habits with radical faith. This book also includes a “Battle Plan for Killing Sin Habits” in the appendix.

Grab a copy of this hopeful resource: www.focuspublishing.com/product/killing-sin-habits/

25/05/2026

“For one will scarcely die for a righteous person-though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7-8

22/05/2026

For our 60th episode, Martha Peace joins Shannon Kay McCoy to talk about how The Excellent Wife came to be, her story, and the biblical counseling principles that shaped it. Listen at the links below:

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-excellent-wife-a-biblical-perspective-with/id1767981503?i=1000768970291
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7GgwkpKIqaUWbkEPdgU373?si=zIH7wjwTRT-TQDPLR7w2kQ
YouTube: https://youtu.be/2bShwdasyUU?si=Y7uIwAq5q2j7dSxz

21/05/2026

In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, Shannon Kay McCoy and Martha Peace discuss the foundations of biblical marriage, common misunderstandings about submission and respect, the influence of feminism on women today, and the practical hope found in the grace of God. Martha also shares about her own testimony and the journey that led to the writing of The Excellent Wife.

Listen on your preferred platform!

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-excellent-wife-a-biblical-perspective-with/id1767981503?i=1000768970291
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7GgwkpKIqaUWbkEPdgU373?si=VVp30d2GQ2mzmeVJ4Y4BPw
YouTube: youtu.be/2bShwdasyUU?si=Y7uIwAq5q2j7dSxz