May 7, 2026

The biblical word … it seems like the “older” I get … the more it comes alive. Like the 23rd Psalm. We share it every Thursday night … we share it at every funeral. Somehow … it captures the very essence of that spiritual collision of God’s spirit and our spirit. When life becomes a bit too harsh and chaotic … we just need to step back —– and “let God’s spirit in.” When what we are going through feels like “too much” … God “leads us beside still waters, and restores our souls.” Yes, he gives us the hope and courage to get through the toughest of times. And when we “walk through the valley of the shadow of death” … God gives us the strength and comfort to see and feel the light of his presence. The Psalm goes on to say —– “Thou preparest a table before me … my cup runneth over.” So often our “cup” can feel empty. But somehow God fills our “cup” with his grace and love. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23 … the biblical word … reminding us how God walks with us everyday. We may not always feel it … and lots of “stuff” can get in the way … but God is holding us always in the palm of his hand. Love and peace to all — Don