Mr Keller tells us that it is the ones who God has gotten through a dark valley or two, that can then comfort others who are going through their own. (also see 2Co 1:4) We often pray to…
The next section of Psalm 23 turns from talking to others about how awesome our Good Shepherd is, to directly talking to Jesus. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
First, I heard a…
Deny yourself Jesus tells us. (Mk 8:34) Yet Mr Keller reveals the truth is, only few actually do this. He says, “Actually this is the pivot point on which a Christian either…
I lovingly remind us that sheep may be cute and cuddly, but we are also dumb and stubborn. Listen to Mr Keller describe us in light of sheep: “Just as sheep will blindly…
As he begins the next chapter called “He Guides Me In the Paths of Righteousness For His Name Sake,” Mr Keller gives a vivid picture of the total…
Mr Keller gives us several causes for why sheep, and us too, can become downcast. First, sheep look for a soft spot: “The sheep that choose the comfortable, soft, rounded hollows in the ground in which to…
I want to mention this one point about the idea of being downcast. This is talking about people who sincerely desire to follow God. I am deviating from the book here today yet this is…
