“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 It may be hard to believe but there was a time when I did not know that corn did not originate in a can. I was with some friends walking by a corn field and someone said, look at that corn! It was near… Read More »

“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord all the days that I live.” Psalm 23:6 All of my three sons at one time or another have said how nice it would be to go back to the days of being a kid. When there were no worries about paying bills, a place… Read More »

“Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:5 Living in a world where distrust and skepticism are commonplace, it is refreshing to hear someone speak confidently of goodness and love. Only with God can we be assured of a sincere concern for our best interests. He will… Read More »

“You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5 Have you started this day with “Thank you, Lord!” You should, you know. Every day is a gift! That is why we call it the present. Thanking God for the gift of each day keeps us from taking each day for granted. From somehow… Read More »

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Psalm 23:5 The Apostle Paul quotes the Lord Jesus in Acts 20:35 as saying; “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” For many of us giving is much easier. And it’s more fun to give! Most of us feel out of… Read More »

“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 This entire psalm should be viewed with a picture in mind of a beautiful pasture, green with flowing grass. In the midst of the field a shepherd stands with staff in hand watching over his flock. The caption below this scene reads: I am the… Read More »

“I fear no danger, for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4 This is a truth we know intuitively but we really don’t live. There is a reason Jesus began His ministry preaching “the Kingdom of heaven has come near.” As the Son of God, God was walking in the midst of His people. His people… Read More »

“Even when I go through the darkest valley.” Psalm 23:4 Do you believe the older married couple that says, “we’ve never had an argument?” My first thought is do they communicate. Do they talk with each other? I have always thought living-happily-ever-after only happened in the movies. My brother is a little more realistic. His… Read More »

“He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.” Psalm 23:3 Please forgive me for becoming such a distrusting skeptic. I consider myself a true optimist. My blood type is B+! But when I learned that the Food Pyramid endorsed by the FDA is truly not healthy for us, I… Read More »

“He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3 At this point it may be best to remind ourselves the context of these words. We’ve learned the Lord cares for us as a true shepherd cares for his sheep. That He takes care of every need, makes sure we take time to rest, that we spend quality time… Read More »