The 23rd Psalm is perhaps the most beloved of Christians everywhere. Frequently memorized in one's childhood, it provides a constant reminder and assurance of Christ the Good Shepherd that stays with one throughout life, and even unto the end, when old age and disease have pushed out all other memories. And even in the times when one has strayed from the Church and religion, and is caught up in the trials and vicissitudes of the world, it remains as an unchanging song of hope eternal; a promise of God's presence even in one's darkest hour. From the throat of the sweet singer (the psalmist,...

Words of encouragement from Scripture and the Saints for help along the road of life in a fallen world. For example: On The Death Of A Friend Or Loved One But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seem to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them...

Words of encouragement from Scripture and the Saints as help on the road of life in our fallen world. For Example: On The Death Of A Friend Or Loved One But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seem to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and...