The House of the Lord Forever

The House of the Lord Forever

“I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6) When my daughter, Jill, passed away in 2021, I went through a real tough time. I still do. It can be brutally difficult. Sometimes I feel numb and disconnected. As much as we wanted her funeral...
Goodness & Mercy Every Day

Goodness & Mercy Every Day

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6) The other Sunday I was driving toward a restaurant when a police car started following me. The first thing I did was check to make sure I wasn’t speeding. So I slowed down a...
Half, Full, or Overflowing Cup

Half, Full, or Overflowing Cup

“My cup runneth over” In David’s day, an overflowing cup was a sign that the host of the meal wanted you to stay as long as possible. If they kept refilling your cup, they wanted you to stay. An empty cup was a sign they wanted you to leave. As long as you...
The Anointing

The Anointing

“You anoint my head with oil” I never really thought about this phrase of Psalm 23. I just kind of skipped over it. But I am encouraged that my Shepherd anoints my head with oil. Do you know what oil does? It makes things flow. Whenever there is friction...
Dinner with the Enemy

Dinner with the Enemy

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” Many of life’s most important moments happen over a meal. Look back over your own life and think about how many of your life’s key moments happened at mealtime. Marriage proposal, pregnancy...