Merry Christmas; Reflections of Psalm 23, Day 11

Surely goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life, This section of Psalm 23 is so fitting for this Christmas season. As Keller begins to wrap up his book, “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23,” he reflects back on the goodness and mercy we have seen the shepherd show his flock. As long […]

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Reflections of Psalm 23, Day 8

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. In the valleys of life, where storms press in, floods rage, and predators rush in, the Shepherd’s presence is comforting, and his rod and his staff are tools by which he rescues, disciplines, protects, and comforts his sheep. In North America, today’s shepherds often carry a rifle […]

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Reflections of Psalm 23, Day 7

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; What do you think of when you read this verse? What does the valley of the shadow of death mean to you? In A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, W. Phillip Keller explains […]

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Reflections of Psalm 23, Day 6

He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness for His Name’s Sake Eleven little words packed with so much intention. For His name’s sake… He leads me, He saves me, He restores me, He preserves me. In Joshua 2, the Israelite spies had entered Jericho to see what they were up against, and Rahab the harlot […]

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Reflections of Psalm 23; He Restores My Soul

He Restores My Soul He restores my soul. Four simple words to describe the greatest gift ever given. The forgiven soul is restored to relationship with God. Restored to righteousness. Restored to hope. Restored to life and purpose. The moment faith is born within the heart, this becomes truth for a follower of Jesus. And […]

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