Even when I walk through the darkest valley—Psalm 23:4, CEB My grandmother was blind the last fifteen years of her life.  She had been an oil painter, mostly of landscapes where she thought my grandfather would like to go hunting.  Her…

Yesterday we thought together about what happens in Psalm 23:4 & 5, when its focus shifts.  A quick summary of that is an old saying: “Knowing the Bible is good.  Knowing the Author is better.”

“The Lord is (…)you.”—Psalm 23:1, 4 It’s Sunday morning as I post this blog. Good time to notice a major shift in traditional translations of Psalm 23. The first three verses talk about God. Verses 4 and 5 talk with God. Or, as…

After our quick visits with Ken Page and his mom here, let’s go back to our Psalm and pick up where we stopped. The rest and refreshment it says God gives us are ours for a reason. Of course. But…

I’d like to sit down for some coffee with you and Ken Page, whom I mentioned here yesterday. From that same interview: “Page saw actors sell their souls in L.A. ” ‘Everything in life is a choice,’ he remarks, ‘and…

Ken Page is St. Louis actor interviewed in The October 2012 issue of St. Louis Magazine. He’s been successful on both coasts, involved in both theater and film, and has recently settled back into living and working in St. Louis. His mother says,”It’s like taking a deep…

“You send me in the right direction.”  — Psalm 23:3, The Message A couple of days ago our Conference celebrated the arrival of our new Bishop. In his inspirational sermon at that outstanding service, Bishop Keaton reminded us that “we are…

He restores my soul.  — Psalm 23:3 Our cell phones need to be recharged, and so do we. This Psalm reminds us where to go and how it happens. Literally translated, “He causes my life to return.” Today, let’s stop trying…

He finds me quiet pools to drink from.  Psalm 23:2, The Message It’s our choice. We can take the appropriate action for profound refreshment.  Or not. Our Lord, our Shepherd in Psalm 23, won’t force us. But look at what this…

He lets me rest in green pastures.   —Psalm 23:2 It’s Sunday morning. Traditionally, it’s time for church and Sunday School. Years ago, people talked about “being fed” and “feeding on God’s Word.” The literal point of the “green pastures”…