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The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:4

The fourth verse of Psalm 23 is very popular and has been quoted by people from different walks of life. Not just by Christians either. It is a very relatable verse. However, this flippant usage of this verse underlies a more damaging notion. It is an approach called moral therapeutic deism. What does that mean? Let’sContinue reading “The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:4”

The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:3

So far, we have seen that in the Lord, we do not lack in the first verse. In the second verse, we find provision and rest. As we continue, we see restoration for our souls. “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3 ThisContinue reading “The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:3”

The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:2

My wife and I like to tease each other about our different perspectives on a restful vacation. I think her motto is rush instead rest. Abbie loves holidays involving Disney and Pigeon Forge. Lot’s of going and doing. For myself, look more towards camping and fishing. I guess we each have a different perspective ofContinue reading “The Lord is my Shepherd – Psalm 23:2”

The Lord is my shepherd – Psalm 23:1

The following series of blog post will explore each verse of the beloved twenty-third Psalm. These posts are based on a set of sermons I preached through in the summer of 2017. I pray for your soul to find encouragement, comfort, and challenge through this psalm. Why Psalm 23? Out of the 150 Psalms, whichContinue reading “The Lord is my shepherd – Psalm 23:1”

From Generation to Generation

How many generations are present in your congregation? Look through the list and see which groups are represented where you attend. The Builders Generation: Born 1945 and before The Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964 Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976 The Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995 Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: BornContinue reading “From Generation to Generation”

But, be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

The Lord will prepare us for what comes to pass in life. Scripture even tells us that God will provide a way out of our trials and temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13). In the sixteenth chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus was preparing the disciples for His departure. He even prophesied that they would be scattered. However,Continue reading “But, be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)

Have you ever had a crisis moment? This seems to be an inevitable part of every person’s story. Sometimes these crisis moments are external and beyond our control. A person’s health, for example, can change in a moment and alter present and future decisions. In our Scripture reading today, we find a crisis moment that challengedContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#39)

For many people, Ahab’s reign may have seemed like the end of any hope of a return to the worship of the true God. Scripture pointed out that Ahab did more evil in the sight of God than any other king before him (1 Kings 16:30). In fact, to some, the famine might have signaledContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#39)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#37)

King David’s dying request to Solomon was that he would be a wise king, fear God, and cleanse his house from those who shed innocent blood. We read about how Solomon tried to do this wisely to ensure that no mischief befell his kingdom. As you read this passage, it is vital to understand theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#37)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#34)

Have you counted your blessings recently? It’s the beginning of November, and I have already seen several people posting what they are thankful for each day. Sometimes it is hard to see God’s blessings because the fog of doubt and despair hamper our vision to God’s movement. So, we may ask the question, “How can IContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#34)”