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...
Thy Rod and Thy Staff Comfort Me

Thy Rod and Thy Staff Comfort Me

“Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” In 1975 Tim Leatherman was touring Europe & Asia with a broken-down Fiat. Its hoses leaked and the wiring failed constantly. He used his pocketknife for everything, from slicing bread to adjusting screws. He...
The Valley of the Shadow of Death

The Valley of the Shadow of Death

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” This is the heart of Psalm 23. In fact, “Thou art with me” is in the exact center. In Psalm 23, everything until now has led up to these words;...