As we continue to read and study the 23rd Psalm, we begin where we left off last week. The Psalmist David writes, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger because you are with me ...

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). The word “good” in the Greek language refers “to goodness in the sense of capability.” In other ...

Psalm 23 is a masterpiece throughout. Each verse rings with hope, comfort and blessings. It is possibly the best-loved chapter in the entire Bible. It is beloved by Christians and Jews alike. Charles ...

We so often closely associate the 23rd Psalm with a funeral service and comfort for the family during the time of death. But in all reality these verses can provide comfort for our everyday living and ...

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The 23rd Psalm has led us in the paths of comfort all the days of our lives. But sometimes we have trouble hearing the things that are closest to us. Psalm 23 was a cherished hymn for the Hebrews. So ...

Today we explore the word “shepherd,” how it was used, and what it symbolized. I was inspired to write about this topic after hearing the magnificent hymn “Shepherd Me, O God.” This version is sung by ...

MANY people, even those who don’t regularly attend church services, will recognise the hymn The Lord Is My Shepherd from the opening titles of The Vicar of Dibley. But it far outdates Geraldine ...