He Restoreth My Soul

Does your soul need a little restoration? Maybe these photos, taken on three separate outings last October, will draw you into the presence of God, where you can breathe deeply and find that He is waiting to restore your soul.

The Lord is My Shepherd

The Shepherd's Psalm (Psalm 23) has been put to music and poetry by many people over the years. Here is John Rutter's version. Fear no evil today, for God is with you.

Psalm 23

Drawing by Tom Kauffman

Take a fresh look at Psalm 23, from the Complete Jewish Bible.

1 A psalm of David: ADONAI is my shepherd; I lack nothing. 2 He has me lie down in grassy pastures, he leads me by quiet water, 3 he restores my inner person. He guides me in right paths for the sake of his own name. 4 Even if I pass through death-dark ravines, I will fear no disaster; for you are with me; your rod and staff reassure me. 5 You prepare a table for me, even as my enemies watch; you anoint my head with oil from an overflowing cup. 6 Goodness and grace will pursue me every day of my life; and I will live in the house of ADONAI for years and years to come.


Today I am reminded that ADONAI is my shepherd, too, and that I have all I need in him.  I let him restore my inner person and will fear no disaster, because he is with me.  I will live this day with goodness and grace pursuing me!  May it be the same for you as well.