Psalm 23 is a favorite of believer and non- believer alike. It is the most familiar, most often quoted selection of the Old Testament hymnbook. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” It is perhaps not easier said or believed as we enter another week of hunkering down and hoarding of the essentials. […]
Psalm 23 is quite possibly the most popular song in the entire Old Testament hymnal. It is the most requested at funerals, the most recited in times of despair and in thanksgiving. Children and elders alike know it by heart: “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.” Even non- Christians and unbelievers are […]
Race is my shepherd; I am its black sheep. It lies me down in segregated places, leads me beside still, stale lives. My life is repetitive. Race leads me along the arduous paths for its name’s sake. Even when I go to the house of prayer, I feel no relief, for you […]