Created to be Free | Stage Version 2

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  • Witness professional horse trainer Todd Pierce show us-through the eyes of an untamed horse-what it looks like to leave behind our wildness and embrace the freedom that a loving God offers.
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  • @melissamoore4807
    @melissamoore4807 3 місяці тому +11

    Don’t ever stop doing these videos I have been a Christian most of my life but I have never felt the anointing and love of God like I have watching these videos. I’ve had a lot of storms in my life and though I know God has also been faithful but Gods love is so much deeper than that. God has opened my spiritual eyes. God bless this ministry

  • @kueenmode
    @kueenmode Рік тому +29

    My companion just sent this video to me. I watched the whole Video in its entirety. What a wonderful analogy of how the omnipotent power of God works even when we are running from him, scared, scarred & pained in life. He's still there waiting to nurse you back to health and guide you along the way. Thank you for blessing me

  • @susanlemons5414
    @susanlemons5414 2 місяці тому +18

    I'm so glad that I found this Cowboy preacher again.❤ I love the way he works with the horses and the way he explains the word of God. Thank you so very much

  • @gregkral4467
    @gregkral4467 3 місяці тому +28

    Always hated the term to break a horse, but in reality, it is breaking the fear of you, breaking fear and embracing trust. This is the perfect sermon, it explains a lot, been living in constant fear of punishment whole life, same with everyone. I love this sermon. Thank God and thank you for sharing this most perfect sermon, in my eyes and heart. What a glorious lesson. I cannot even explain how deeply this resonated with my soul. Thank you for sharing this shining example of God's love.

    • @brucethomason6347
      @brucethomason6347 3 місяці тому +1

      You can break any horse,but if you show them a soft hand you can partner with a horse and get and make a better horse with. Soft hand!

  • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
    @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 3 місяці тому +9

    When the horse whinnied, I just lost when you said “that’s Amen”. Priceless! You are amazing!

  • @Nita.444.
    @Nita.444. 3 місяці тому +26

    These sermons are absolutely beautiful. Thank you, for a different type of ministry, but yet, a very effective tool to explain and extend God’s Kingdom.
    God we give you all the praise, glory and honor. In Jesus’s Mighty Name! Amen, Amen and Amen!!
    🙏✝️💛👑🩸🗡️🛡️🗝️🔥

  • @dr.kathiperry2606
    @dr.kathiperry2606 3 місяці тому +27

    This all just brings tears to my eyes./ combining the Words of God with working with the Wild and unbroken horses.. the Wild and “Broken” people.. Your work is SUCH an expression of the Power of God and his WORD

  • @AnnPagePHD
    @AnnPagePHD 2 місяці тому +4

    I have been blessed to have BLM wild horses for 25 years. The 2 I have now are full of life and love, healthy at ages 23. When we work together in relationship with mutual respect it is a sweet time. Our heavenly Father has taught me great things through them.-- especially about letting go and trusting God for everything in all situations💜🙏

  • @joycolclough2272
    @joycolclough2272 3 місяці тому +6

    Its like barncats... they live around 5 yrs and compared to housecats live around 15 yrs ... when we live under the protection of our Master our lives are happier healthier and more purposeful

  • @sarahrose1665
    @sarahrose1665 3 місяці тому +13

    Truly a Divine thing... That kind of trust in that short of time ...that's the Holy Spirit radiating from His servant...it's Jesus ministering through another willing Son...Amen and amen

  • @ramonaking-ky2kn
    @ramonaking-ky2kn 2 місяці тому +8

    I do believe she enjoyed listening to your voice.
    Yes she is captivated with you.
    She is a beautiful creature of God.
    Amen
    Thank you and God bless you

  • @bgrainger3477
    @bgrainger3477 3 місяці тому +25

    So anointed! What an amazing gift the Lord has given this sweet man. 🐎🔥✝️🕊️🙏💕

  • @donnastone143
    @donnastone143 2 місяці тому +9

    Amazing. I love seeing the love Todd’s has in his heart for God and the love he shows these horses. Love this!!!!!!

  • @sarahrose1665
    @sarahrose1665 3 місяці тому +15

    This is simply Supernatural...what a thing God would think up...to pursue us... WHAT A LOVE... This never gets old 🙋🌹GA USA 🇺🇸👍

  • @annierambo5606
    @annierambo5606 3 місяці тому +13

    Amazing way to teach God's love. God bless y'all. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤

  • @ronaldkristensen3038
    @ronaldkristensen3038 3 місяці тому +10

    THIS IS SOOOOOOOO GREAT!

  • @brucethomason6347
    @brucethomason6347 3 місяці тому +6

    Excellent! Love never gives up! Thats the love God! Never break the horses spirit or humans! Correct in God's love not in your own agenda or your thinking! No one ca bare a broken spirit! Use God's kingdom values,even if it only is how you live your life! Show the love of God and sometimes less words!

  • @gregkral4467
    @gregkral4467 3 місяці тому +16

    My ceiling's the sky, my bed is the grass, my lullabye the lowing of the herd as they pass. The brooks are my books, my sermons the stones, my parson a wolf on his pulpit of bones. Nature teaches us in a way that only Can. There are lessons in all of this world and creation. I thank God for that horse, and that man, God is in that whole place of happiness.

    • @WyntrWolf
      @WyntrWolf 3 місяці тому +4

      Like a beautiful poem

    • @gregkral4467
      @gregkral4467 3 місяці тому +4

      @@WyntrWolf yes. Since the 14th, God has been throwing me these perfect valentines gifts. To heal my heart. Along with this poem.... I hadn't looked myself in the eye for years. I am overwhelmed. The Man In The Glass. and these.... oh my God, I can hear. And this cowboy helped me see, he said everything like it was meant just for me, all explanations... and well here, a short beautiful thing. ua-cam.com/video/xdBZLsp3b90/v-deo.html

    • @glendacisneros982
      @glendacisneros982 3 місяці тому +1

      SOOO BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤🏇 🏇 🐴

    • @almostthere.
      @almostthere. 2 місяці тому +2

      This is amazing praise God what a beautiful gift ❤

  • @1candlecanendalldarkness
    @1candlecanendalldarkness 3 місяці тому +18

    This has taught me so much about me but I'm paralyzed from fear to even breathe and horses will run something i need to pray about as a horse must know if they freeze they'll die Lord Jesus please heal and set me free

    • @glendacisneros982
      @glendacisneros982 3 місяці тому +3

      One candle can end ALL darkness...Jesus Christ is that light of the candle....ME ❤❤ ❤

    • @mjrotondi5086
      @mjrotondi5086 2 місяці тому

      Please be real. No more fakery. 🕊️💕

  • @cherylrobinson1747
    @cherylrobinson1747 2 місяці тому +4

    AWESOME❤ AMEN❤
    ALL ANIMALS AND PEOPLE NEED TO BE TREATED WITH THIS KIND OF LOVE❤ THANK YOU
    GOD BLESS YOU!! AND ALL THE HORSES ANIMALS AND PEOPLES LIVES YOU CHANGE❤

  • @DaleRFetz
    @DaleRFetz 3 місяці тому +5

    The feminine heart of God! Love it!❤

  • @DaleRFetz
    @DaleRFetz 3 місяці тому +6

    Love Todd Pierce!❤

  • @mannalawson432
    @mannalawson432 2 місяці тому +5

    20:03 “She was actually created, not just to be around me, but to carry me.”
    We were created, not just to be around Him, but to carry His Presence everywhere we go. 🕊️ To have Him living on the inside.

  • @belgianshepherddog5047
    @belgianshepherddog5047 6 днів тому

    Family caused me C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, maybe ADHD too .. Going no contact. Your videos and dogs and horses (I love all animals, and I'm vegan too) have saved my life. Been training horses and working dogs last 35 years (my passion in life). My dog listens to your voice too .Thank you for what you do...

  • @gregkral4467
    @gregkral4467 3 місяці тому +5

    This is precisely the answer to my plea. God is answering for me and how I wanted to teach my kids, who are also suffering. I asked, last night again, and he gave me this today for the perfect explanation of what I want to tell my kids. Thank God for you folks for making this happen, for allowing God to speak through you all this way, it is pure. Pure true.

  • @belogical3961
    @belogical3961 2 місяці тому +2

    I love that you said you don't have to have children to be a mother because my wife was told exactly that in her patriarchal blessing.
    As I was listening to this I saw the bumper sticker that asked, Are you following Jesus this close? He wanted me to hear it now so I would see that sticker, do you understand how God works yet? He definitely guides us each and every day when we know God and we can see what He wants and how He protects our hearts each and everyday! He will even guide your thoughts and given opinion about them out in the real world for you to ironically and coincidentally wonder about how that sign seems to correspond exactly with the thought you had in question! If we're not careful, a lot of those moments that God is reaching out to us are missed. But God is always with you so look for him and he will reward you based upon your diligence in seeking him! 😊

  • @tdeej7062
    @tdeej7062 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you❤ Perfect presentation....God's Favor & Continued Blessings, ND here❤

  • @2coolartsmusicmom572
    @2coolartsmusicmom572 3 місяці тому +3

    I am so glad I found this channel. Makes my heart sing and any doubt disappear.

  • @elaineburgess9265
    @elaineburgess9265 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely precious little mare...God love her ❤

  • @janeperkins7571
    @janeperkins7571 3 місяці тому +4

    What an incredible, insightful teaching through the taming of this horse. So impacting! Thank you. I want to chew on what you've revealed to me through your words and demonstration. It causes me to treasure Papa God even more! Glory to God. Keep up this amazing outreach. You are a blessing!

  • @lifessojourningt.j.9582
    @lifessojourningt.j.9582 Рік тому +7

    She was crying and was able to release
    Thank you Lord.

  • @judyhein3737
    @judyhein3737 2 місяці тому +3

    Gods power and glory ✝️

  • @Lorrifaithwalk5788
    @Lorrifaithwalk5788 3 місяці тому +2

    Such a beautiful message & love how Todd can show this thru training horses. Such a great analogy! @ToddPierce may God bless you for these beautiful messages. Our God is so amazing & he truly loves us all! For he created each of us & our souls belong to him alone. I'm standing strong in my Heavenly Father for he truly is my ROCK! All in Jesus precious name. Amen

  • @mmkvoe6342
    @mmkvoe6342 3 місяці тому +2

    I do notice this horse's ears more than with any other horse I've really ever paint attention to. She does have cute ears. She's cute all over. Fun to watch.

  • @amenlady
    @amenlady 9 місяців тому +10

    This is so beautiful and powerful. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible demonstration of the Love of our great God and King Jesus. I’m moved to tears ♥️🙌🏼

  • @vforcemadness
    @vforcemadness 2 роки тому +16

    Wow! That was amazing. What a great way to show and represent the power and the love that God provides

    • @That1Chick
      @That1Chick 2 роки тому +1

      💕☺️🙏🏼

    • @katrinapage7902
      @katrinapage7902 2 роки тому +3

      Transformation of a life, because she encountered love..

  • @Standinthegap4ever
    @Standinthegap4ever Місяць тому

    Many animals do the ear thing ☺️, I’m trying to teach our son to watch our cat’s ears. He’s been diagnosed with developmental disabilities & Arukah, the cat, is his buddy. He is so pleased when Arukah kisses his nose. Arukah is Hebrew for God’s Restoration.
    Thank you brother for your ministry. May ADONAI continue to Bless you abundantly!

  • @helenpeart4562
    @helenpeart4562 Місяць тому

    Beautiful mare. I love Buckskins as well. Love the way he worked with this mare, show his calmness and with God how willing she is.

  • @stephaniepiazzese2602
    @stephaniepiazzese2602 2 місяці тому +2

    King Jesus. Yes. ❤

  • @elaineburgess9265
    @elaineburgess9265 Місяць тому

    Awesome of you to see beyond sight Todd Pierce...something woke in that pastor when he was on that beautiful mare..it was visible to the spirit...

  • @user-mb1hg4qu9f
    @user-mb1hg4qu9f 2 місяці тому

    That mare is a Gift. Treat her well. 👍🙏

  • @BenevaMcfarland
    @BenevaMcfarland 6 місяців тому +5

    Amazing!

  • @ldtaylor2424
    @ldtaylor2424 3 місяці тому +1

    And what a beautiful filly!

  • @norlenesteinmetz9805
    @norlenesteinmetz9805 Місяць тому

    Wow, there's no words what you put through the teaching

  • @user-uv7vm4jf2h
    @user-uv7vm4jf2h 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful, just breaks my heart 💕🙏

  • @shellyfigueroa6278
    @shellyfigueroa6278 3 місяці тому +2

    Holy spirit is absolutely amazing to you I am so totally I love and I love the lessons that you are giving through this natural relationship absolutely amazing and I abundantly bless you your wife and life may God provide heavenly for you

  • @chrisusher7144
    @chrisusher7144 Рік тому +6

    Thank you and my horses thank you. And thank you Jesus 🌹🐎🐎😊👍🧡

  • @elaineburgess9265
    @elaineburgess9265 Місяць тому

    Absolutely beautiful line back dunn.... Amongst some known as lightning bolt down her back,horse of fire ❤ Thank you so much for sharing.This is something I can absolutely feel....

  • @brittanyritenour4695
    @brittanyritenour4695 Місяць тому +1

    She’s so sweet

  • @user-hi8lg4du1s
    @user-hi8lg4du1s 2 місяці тому

    I cant believe what you have done ! Amazing!! I usually just see the clipits of your.
    It did look like that mares mane had been combed out. Todd, you are amazing with this horse. I love lustening to you. Thank you for delivering the word of God.
    Btw. I fight more with my broke horses to get the bit in ,thanbyou did. Great job!!

  • @donnawalker8087
    @donnawalker8087 2 роки тому +8

    I came a cross this and God's timing is great I need this connection God speaks in so many wonderful ways a connection is the way God lives in all creatures Kindness Love Healing ❤️

    • @Jana-TheCraftyGambler
      @Jana-TheCraftyGambler 3 місяці тому +1

      I was thinking the very same thing when I found his videos. There’s no reason it should be in my feed, but here I am watching and listening to the word of God. So beautiful!

  • @gissellaoller916
    @gissellaoller916 28 днів тому

    Wow .. this video made me cry many times , wow , speechless ❤

  • @Dana-mb1hd
    @Dana-mb1hd Місяць тому

    This is incredibly touching. ❤

  • @karengeers3338
    @karengeers3338 3 місяці тому +1

    I LOVE THIS. ❤️✡️✝️

  • @endurancem8778
    @endurancem8778 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful spiritual experance watching you both the wonderfull connection ❤ Thank you
    May God Bless
    Peace and Love in Yehsua

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu 6 місяців тому +3

    Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏 Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. Thank you. God bless you. 😊Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do.

  • @KANSASIOUX
    @KANSASIOUX Рік тому +62

    You lost my wife when you said everyone is a mother. I explained under God you nurture like a mother all around you. A metaphor. Am I understanding this correct?

    • @BenevaMcfarland
      @BenevaMcfarland 6 місяців тому +24

      He said several times that you don't have to have your own children. Loving and mothering those who need it.

    • @WyntrWolf
      @WyntrWolf 3 місяці тому +26

      Yes! The caring and love of a woman towards the motherless and broken people around us is how we show God’s love for others as He does for us.

    • @marshahinson2360
      @marshahinson2360 3 місяці тому +18

      Yes.
      Some women are mothers to people more than a bio. mother.

    • @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo
      @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo 3 місяці тому +11

      We are children of God! ,it passes all understanding and 1 train horse can do more than 50 wild horses...praise God!🙌

    • @ChrisJS1987
      @ChrisJS1987 3 місяці тому +12

      I've known many people who are "mothers and fathers" to their communities. Whether they have their own kids is irrelevant.

  • @gerdadeysel8143
    @gerdadeysel8143 3 місяці тому

    Shalom Amen Amen..

  • @almostafarm6394
    @almostafarm6394 9 днів тому +1

    Darn the commercials!

  • @wongshoonhuaan1658
    @wongshoonhuaan1658 2 місяці тому

    AMEN N AMEN

  • @brucethomason6347
    @brucethomason6347 3 місяці тому

    Amen

  • @good__enough
    @good__enough 2 місяці тому

    Pretty cool.

  • @lars1480
    @lars1480 3 місяці тому +2

    Something is off here I Will not say what because it Will be recieved as being negativ - What I Will say is it’s a Nice horse 😊

    • @clairesuzanne1276
      @clairesuzanne1276 2 місяці тому

      Totally = its a con that's what = any one who owns horses knows this is impossible with a well handled horse let alone a wild one lol - that is not a wild horse= untamed but not straight off the prairie

  • @janethill444
    @janethill444 2 місяці тому

    Amy Hoffman-Allmond

  • @stephaniepiazzese2602
    @stephaniepiazzese2602 3 місяці тому

    Comments are blacked out,,, share button blacked out 😢😢😢😢

  • @goldnr4cc00n7
    @goldnr4cc00n7 Місяць тому

    Is pasturing a word? For pastoring a horse and a crowd? Eco-smart eco-spirit parallel. Hearth well, I suppose I only missed out on a prayer as a group?

    • @goldnr4cc00n7
      @goldnr4cc00n7 Місяць тому

      Imagined, you could pray when you get on, come down to pastor.. good job.. peace.. and prayer should well well.

  • @susanlemons5414
    @susanlemons5414 2 місяці тому

    ❤1❤❤❤

  • @Eversad1
    @Eversad1 2 місяці тому

    He let me down....

  • @benwinters2076
    @benwinters2076 3 місяці тому

    Jesus calls us to be slaves

  • @Standinthegap4ever
    @Standinthegap4ever Місяць тому

    Two sided sticky tape is entertaining to show a cat… I’ve never tried peanut butter, you have to make sure it’s the right kind as some peanut butter can be poisonous to animals.
    Also, sometimes, the first time a cat has a belled collar put in them. One of the cats we had fell off our couch trying to get to it lol, it was so funny I had to take the collar off & put it on again-- five times.

  • @TheKidd-iy7mz
    @TheKidd-iy7mz 2 місяці тому

    Empathy

  • @denisel6570
    @denisel6570 3 місяці тому +1

    So...I think the Pastor was an illustration of what not to do. Todd was such love and grace. Pastor was enforcing performance immediately. Sad.

  • @karenhardy7964
    @karenhardy7964 2 місяці тому

    This is a Todd Pierce video, and has been stolen, from Riding High Ministries. So, will Todd gat the money he deserves from THIS video?

  • @kimladavis4007
    @kimladavis4007 Рік тому +5

    WHY DOES THE MUSIC OVERPLAY TODDS PRECIOUS VOICE AND MESSAGE? WHY ON EVERY SESSION DOES THE BAND AND SINGING START WHEN TODD STARTS HIS MESSAGE. I DONT GET THAT DISTRACTION. IVE NEVER KNOWN ANY PASTOR THAT WAS DROWNED OUT BY MUSIC? BRIAN, DOES THE BAND START WHEN YOU START YOUR MESSAGE IN CHURCH??? THATS SOOO RUDE. I STRUGGLE TO HEAR TODD. PLEASE STOP INTERRUPTING HIM. PLEASE!!!!!

  • @mclinn5919
    @mclinn5919 3 місяці тому

    Shut off the commercials. What's more important, making money off of UA-cam or spreading God's word?

  • @kerrigrandmaison7844
    @kerrigrandmaison7844 3 місяці тому

    How many of us were raised with a punishing God which is a lie

  • @clairesuzanne1276
    @clairesuzanne1276 2 місяці тому

    That snaffle is too low in her mouth and you should check the shape of her palette to see what suits her... Id like to see you do this to My Bertie, he'd kill you lol that horse is not a wild horse but an untamed horse -my Berts wild and a herd leader = he is sensitive but wild in hi head lol

  • @henrytheighth2363
    @henrytheighth2363 3 місяці тому

    What a circus

    • @marygayquigley9672
      @marygayquigley9672 3 місяці тому +2

      Sorry you didn't understand the message.

    • @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo
      @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo 3 місяці тому +1

      If you believe it was a circus, you make big mistakes it's the presence of the Lord and our helper the holy spirit! Working with a horse or horses is such a great talent and gift people overlook. People treat animals bad but God made them too for actually our benefit to help us and love us threw life..A true American Cowboy leader! You will go far in life with God if you accept him and not look at all the worldly faults!
      Praise God John 3:16
      For God so loved the world that He gave His only son to us whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have a everlasting life! Thank you Jesus❤

    • @henrytheighth2363
      @henrytheighth2363 3 місяці тому

      @@marygayquigley9672 what’s the message then?

    • @henrytheighth2363
      @henrytheighth2363 3 місяці тому +1

      @@ShaunGrobler-tu9qo so how does this relate to the Gospel of Christ? How would this cowboy and horse help me understand the Gospel of Christ more? Am I alive to feel good or am I alive to serve the truly serve a holy God by turning from my sins and serving him in a church that should focus on his gospel that aims to spread his truth and lead sinner to repentance. Depending on his gospel for true happiness not based on feel good emotion for the truth that we are all wretched sinner bound for death, but forgiven by God through the death and resurrection of his only son Jesus Christ who lived a perfect life as a man with no sin, yet who died as a wretched sinner for my sins and your sins.

    • @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo
      @ShaunGrobler-tu9qo 3 місяці тому

      @@henrytheighth2363 easy but not so easy! , by following God's word and listening to Him. There is a better and more complex place called heaven with lots of rooms, what do you think is in God's many rooms in Heaven... ???If you abide by the fruits of the Spirit,, than you should have understanding how to live , but to understand that God is Almighty! I fear God and our feelings and emotions comes and goes , I try to do good to others and give back but I come from humble beginnings,3 world country to a first world country and God showed me a way since I was 10 yrs old . Appreciation for everything because God made it! Matthew 7:7-14 describes God as a generous Father eager to give good gifts to His praying children. Jesus commands His followers to continually ask and seek, with confidence that they will receive and find. Christ summarizes the intent of God's commands in the Old Testament: doing for others what we want done for us.

  • @kimladavis4007
    @kimladavis4007 Рік тому +3

    Todd is right!!!! We are not watching for entertainment, WE ARE TRYING TO HEAR HIS MESSAGE AND IF MY CAPTIONS DONT WORK. I MISS HALF WHAT HES SAYING!!! WHY ....ANY.....MUSIC....AT....ALLLLL. . WHY? MY GOD, HE ALREADY IS MINISTERING OUT OF BREATH. STOP IT!!!! ITS EVIL AND RUDE. WHY ARE YOU COVERING HIM UP????

    • @maricamaas2326
      @maricamaas2326 6 місяців тому +4

      The music complemented the message very well. He probably requested it, and it really was not difficult to hear what he was saying.

    • @marygayquigley9672
      @marygayquigley9672 3 місяці тому +1

      I had no issue hearing all that he said.

    • @brucethomason6347
      @brucethomason6347 3 місяці тому +1

      These are such great message message's,I don't have trouble hearing Todd's messages come through with God's revelation's for my heart through my own transformation! The Holy Spirit guiding me through through his message!

    • @lucindareyna4238
      @lucindareyna4238 2 місяці тому

      I respectfully disagree with you. I heard the message clearly and didn’t find it offensive at all. I felt the music was perfectly suited to bring a beautiful message to an even greater level of understanding. I LOVED THE SONGS!! I guess it was my heart receiving correctly. Nothing about this was evil.

  • @benwinters2076
    @benwinters2076 3 місяці тому

    Just awful

    • @sueshaub4576
      @sueshaub4576 2 місяці тому

      Why do you say that???

    • @benwinters2076
      @benwinters2076 2 місяці тому

      It’s a show. It’s lies and cherry picked verses. Typical charismatic Christian

    • @benwinters2076
      @benwinters2076 2 місяці тому

      @@sueshaub4576 it’s because it’s awful

    • @lucindareyna4238
      @lucindareyna4238 2 місяці тому

      What’s interesting is how different people will perceive the same thing. I didn’t see it as a show, but an illustration of how God interacts with us. He pursues us; He’s gentle with us; He waits for us; He doesn’t give up on us - in a word, He LOVES us. We were created to respond to love. Todd patiently shows love to this animal without forcing it. To your reference of cherry picked verses, I’m not sure what you mean- other than Yes, these verses were referenced because they perfectly fit. I witnessed a humble servant of God displaying “scripture in action” by allowing the verses to come alive in a way that we could possibly identify with. Not everyone sees the “show” the same way. Maybe your eyes haven’t been opened to see things clearly yet. Back in the days Jesus walked on Earth, not everyone understood the parables - but that doesn’t mean they weren’t applicable or truthful. Possibly God is planting seeds through Todd’s ministry by revealing truths to us in a different way so we can ask questions and consider if we see ourself in the scenario unfolding before our eyes. Don’t miss the message of love and vulnerability - that leads to trust - that leads to surrender - that leads to salvation - and ultimately true freedom!