Psalms Archives | Mike Henderson https://mikehendersonlive.com/category/psalms/ life lessons & inspiration for personal growth Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:17:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 39763457 Psalm 23:2 — He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters https://mikehendersonlive.com/he-leads-me-beside-quiet-waters/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:01:00 +0000 https://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=848 Psalms 23:2 says the Good Shepherd “makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters.” It paints a picture of welcome rest. We all have times or periods of life that are not a time of rest. Times when we feel like we are running from place to place. Some of […]

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]]> 848 Psalm 23:2 — The Shepherd Makes Me Lie Down & Rest https://mikehendersonlive.com/psalm-232-the-shepherd-makes-me-lie-down-rest/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:24:37 +0000 https://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=842 Psalm 23:2 says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters…” We all long for that kind of quiet rest. So why is rest so elusive? But let’s start with the shepherd. OUR INCREDIBLE SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1 reassures us that the LORD is our shepherd. And remember, if the […]

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]]> 842 Psalm 23:2 — Why Does Rest Seem Out of Reach? https://mikehendersonlive.com/psalm-23-2-why-does-rest-seem-out-of-reach/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:36:30 +0000 https://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=824 Psalms 23:2 says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me by quiet waters.” It paints a picture of welcome rest. But we all have times or periods of life that are not a time of rest. Times when we feel like we are running from place to place. Some of us […]

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]]> 824 Psalm 23:1 — The Lord is My Personal Shepherd https://mikehendersonlive.com/psalm-23-1-the-lord-is-my-shepherd/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:20:24 +0000 https://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=817 Psalm 23:1 gives us the comforting promise, “The Lord is My Shepherd. I shall not want.” What does this mean? But before we dive in, let’s consider some foundational observations about this psalm. As we begin our look at Psalm 23, we have to overcome a few negatives. Granted, these are negatives on our part, […]

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]]> 817 Psalm 23: Is There a Cure for the Common Life? https://mikehendersonlive.com/psalm-23-abundant-life/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:16:00 +0000 https://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=812 Living the Abundant Life Is there a cure for the common life? It’s a good question, one that is often asked in one way or another. Believe it or not, the answer can be found in Psalm 23. So let’s dive in, starting with a look at our own lives. Most of us probably think […]

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]]> 812 When Slander Comes https://mikehendersonlive.com/when-slander-comes/ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:45:45 +0000 http://mikehendersonlive.com/?p=114 Being human means you know all about slander and false accusations.  Kids do it, teens do it, and even adults do it.  And yes, it hurts despite the famous words, Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Our three natural responses include: 1. Accuse back. 2. Blow up and […]

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