A Good Word

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nothing pictures God’s relationship with His people better than a shepherd and his sheep. The shepherd’s staff could have been... read more

Years ago, when contemporary Christian music emerged as a pop genre, Amy Grant hit the charts with a song titled, “Angels Watching Over... read more

According to a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press, seventy-seven percent of adults believe angels are real, including four in... read more

Christianity was born into a culture hostile to the faith. One example is when the early followers of Jesus were called “Christians” or... read more