Bright yellow signs hung throughout the hospital. They were everywhere. In the elevators. Bathrooms. Cafeteria. Patients’ rooms. In the hallways. No matter where I stood, at least one yellow triangle was visible. Never has a message been so urgent and clear. I was, after all, in a surgical hospital. CALL. DON’T FALL. Patients with new … [Read more…]
The last verse of Psalm 23 creates an image of going home to the fold after a day of grazing in the pasture—a day filled with problems and enemies yet surrounded with comfort and peace. Listen to what the lamb says: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and … [Read more…]
In this next to last lesson from our sheep, we’re looking at Psalm 23:5—Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Theologians often use this verse when they speak of the Lord as the host of a great banquet. And while … [Read more…]
This week we’re looking at verse 4 of the Twenty-Third Psalm. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” This is one of the most well-known verses of the entire Bible. Television shows … [Read more…]