“Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.” Proverbs 4:5   Wisdom is in short supply these days. The foolishness of worldly thinking bombards our kids in new ways every day. So, wise parents look for teachable moments. Proverbs 4 is like a[...]

“Behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart...” 1 Kings 3:12   There’s never been a more challenging time to be a parent. Our kids face new obstacles and enticements every day. Preparing them to live godly lives in an ungodly[...]

“Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6   Throughout this familiar Psalm, we’ve walked alongside David as he reflects on his life. He’s shown us what the challenges and changes of[...]

“You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5b   The bumps and bruises of life come in a variety of ways. For instance, hateful words or broken promises can inflict painful wounds. Left untreated, these hurts tend to fester, negatively affecting multiple areas of life. That’s[...]

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;” Psalm 23:5a   Throughout Psalm 23, we notice a recurring theme - the Lord’s provision and protection through the changes and challenges of life. Like David, you may have followed the Lord to your own green pastures and[...]

“for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4b   We frequently pray for God to be with us, especially in times of distress. In reality, believers have the assurance of His continual presence (Hebrews 13:5-6). So, why do we ask for something the[...]

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me;” Psalm 23:4a   Few of us like change. Yet, ironically, it’s one of the few constants in life. The place and situation you’re in today may not be the[...]

“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3   The analogy of the Lord as our Shepherd occurs throughout the Bible. Of course, that makes us sheep, which isn’t exactly a flattering comparison. Sheep aren’t smart. They tend to stray[...]

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.”  Psalm 23:1–2   Many commentators believe that David wrote Psalm 23 in his later years, reflecting on his life. Although David the shepherd became David the king,[...]