by Carolyn Dale Newell | Jan 4, 2024 | devotion
Yea, 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 NKJV) In his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, author, pastor, and shepherd Phillip Keller recounts a...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 31, 2023 | devotion
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; (Psalm 23:4a NKJV) I experienced the worst year of my life fifteen years ago, in 2006. I kept my mom in her home as long as possible, but as her dementia...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 24, 2023 | devotion, Guide Dog Tales
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3b NKJV) During the humid summer months, my guide dog, Iva, slows down. We walked in the dark a lot this summer. Once the sun rose, Iva’s black fur grew surprisingly hot. I have to monitor...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 21, 2023 | devotion
He restores my soul; (Psalm 23:3a NKJV) My will power to get out of bed or eat disappeared like the sun behind black storm clouds. I cried myself to sleep, and when I awoke, I cried again. One of my darkest days of depression occurred after learning my prodigal...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Dec 14, 2023 | devotion
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 NKJV When my doctor recommended taking naps, the chains of guilt began breaking. In my mind, naps wasted time. I viewed any kind of break as a lack of productivity. My...
