When you and I are facing valleys, we can have confidence that the Good Shepherd will guide us all the way through. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley” (Psalm 23:4). “But, God, why through the valley? I want to ascend to the heights. I want to be climb to the mountain top. I…

David knew the Lord as his Shepherd. Therefore, he lacked nothing. • The Good Shepherd would lead him – make him rest in green pastures and lead him into renewal beside quiet waters. • The Great Shepherd would restore his soul – bring him refreshing or seek his retrieval. • The Chief Shepherd would guide…

One tribe of the early Native Americans had a unique practice of training their young braves. The story is told of one young boy on his thirteenth birthday. After learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone….