The Shepherd’s Song – Psalm 23
These are challenging days across Native North America and throughout the world. For many First Nations and Native American communities, the prospect of contracting Covid-19 is frightening. Underlying health conditions put many Native people at greater risk with this coronavirus. Tribal leaders are working hard to protect their communities and we’re grateful. The uncertainty of life is very apparent in times like these… and so is the shadow of death. So where do we turn… where do we find hope when things are so difficult? Soapy Dollar, Mescalero Apache and host of The Storyteller radio program points us to where he has found it, and where you can too.
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Something wonderful happened to me – The Testimony of Gary Quequish (Oji-Cree)
“So great was the presence of God – I thought we were going to die. So heavy was the load of sin – a crushing – the heavy load on my back. I couldn’t even speak… couldn’t even lift up my eyes. God was in there… and I begged for mercy.” And that’s exactly what God showed Gary – mercy. As you listen to Gary tell his story, you’ll understand why he was begging for mercy, and you’ll understand why he’s never been the same since that day. He also speaks to the truth that Jesus is for all people, including the First Nations. This is a story that everyone needs to hear.
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You can run but you can’t hide – Fred Evans (Cree)
Fred put his trust in Jesus Christ in his youth, but soon got mixed up with the wrong crowd. Alcohol became a serious problem. As you’ll hear Fred share – out on the water one day, it nearly cost him his life. But thankfully that’s not where the story ends! What God did that day was amazing. He used this incident to get Fred’s attention and bring Fred back to Himself. If you’ve wandered away from the Lord and wondered if God would have you back, you won’t want to miss this story. You’ll hear how God’s grace is much greater than our sin and be reminded that there is hope for any of us who repents. Fred went on to serve the Lord...
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God, I don’t want to live like this anymore – The Story of Chug Garreau (Lakota)
Chug grew up on the reservation in the ranch and rodeo life. He also grew up with alcohol which caused a lot of problems in his home, and eventually, in his own life. He was only a junior in high school when he left home after a fight with his dad. But that didn’t fix his problems. In fact, they were really just beginning. Years past and his troubles grew worse. As time went on Chug could see that his rebellion and addictions were bringing him down… and that it was taking a toll on his young family. The pain and shame of his actions – it was all catching up with him and he wanted to find a way out. His wife discovered...
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