The Rod of God

By Dr. Ron Jones
Every shepherd has at least two tools—a rod and a staff—that help him skillfully lead and care for his sheep. The shepherd’s rod was... read more

Getting Through Death Valley

By Dr. Ron Jones
Death Valley is a land of extremes located in eastern California. It is also home to Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, iconic characters... read more

Even Though I Walk

By Dr. Ron Jones
Psalm 23 pictures the biblical life of faith, including the walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Sometimes we refer to our... read more

He Leads Me

By Dr. Ron Jones
The phrase “he leads me” appears twice in Psalm 23. “He leads me beside still waters” and “he leads me in the paths of... read more

Paths of Righteousness

By Dr. Ron Jones
“He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3b). The phrase “paths of righteousness” refers to choosing... read more

He Restores My Soul

By Dr. Ron Jones
The Hebrew word nephesh (translated “soul’) encompasses the totality of our being—mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Thus, when our... read more

A Lift Up

By Dr. Ron Jones
Shepherds keep a keen eye on their flocks because sheep easily wander away. A wandering sheep will lie down in a distant meadow, roll over... read more

Spiritual Rest

By Dr. Ron Jones
The Lord is our good shepherd who satisfies our need for rest and nourishment. This idea runs throughout the pages of Holy Scripture. For... read more

He Makes Me Lie Down

By Dr. Ron Jones
Taking time to lie down in God’s green pasture is a discipline that we, the sheep of God’s pasture, must practice. ... read more

Satisfaction Guaranteed

By Dr. Ron Jones
Psalm 23 is among the best-loved chapters in the Bible. It is shorter than Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, which is only 272 words and... read more

My Shepherd

By Dr. Ron Jones
The most striking word at the beginning of Psalm 23 is the personal pronoun “my,” which is the first of twenty-eight personal pronouns... read more

The Sheep of God's Pasture

By Dr. Ron Jones
Why does the Bible compare God’s people to sheep instead of lions, tigers, or bears? I would rather be a sleek cheetah than a wooly... read more
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“Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.”

Romans 8:28 MSG