Faith. Politics. Tech. Sailing.
by Simon
A generous host You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5(b) A good dinner party is one which provides ample food and drink. If, as you drive home from an evening at a friend’s house, you find yourself looking for a drive through McDonald’s to grab a burger, or a service station …
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The Lord, our host You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5(a) I love dinner parties. I really enjoy being able to relax with friends over a nice meal, and just chill and chat until late. I also enjoy being invited to dinner parties, particularly by people that I …
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I will fear no evil Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 I bet you’ve been in that valley, haven’t you? I think we all have at one time or …
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Paths of righteousness He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3(b) There are times in our lives where we feel as if we simply do not know which direction we should take. Sometimes that’s in a literal sense, when we are out walking or driving. At other times, it can …
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He restores my soul He restores my soul. Psalm 23:3(a) Have you ever felt so tired that you feel that you could sleep for a week? As a teacher, I often feel like that as the end of term approaches, particularly the long Christmas term. After weeks of working flat out, the end is tantalising …
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He leads me beside quiet waters He leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2(b) There’s something almost magical about water. I used to teach on Saturday mornings which, at the end of a long and very busy week, was very tiring indeed. Sometimes I’d then catch a lunchtime flight to visit Claire, my fiancee, in …
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He makes me lie down in green pastures He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23:2(a) When I’m tired and stressed, I like to head up to the North Downs near where I live and sit in the sun on the amusingly named Saddle Knob. It’s a large expanse of grass at the …
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The Lord, my shepherd The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalm 23:1 We all go through periods in our lives when we feel like we’re struggling. Things get on top of us, and we wonder just how we’re going to make it to the end of the day. It feels …
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You clothed me with joy You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30:11 Here in the UK, it looks like we’re finally beginning to reach …
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He will judge the peoples with equity Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it.” Psalm 96:10-11 In society, there …
