The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want …”Travel the shepherd’s path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23.As a shepherd, Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep—and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. Offered here in easy-to-read large print, this beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you.
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"I was first introduced to this title in a Sunday School class a couple of years ago and it's been on my to-read list for a while. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 from a man who made a living as a shepherd. I love all of the insights that you would never had understood by just reading the text of the Psalm, i.e. "He anoints my head with oil" - shepherds in Biblical times would mix spices with oil and rub it on the sheep. This would keep away pests that could drive the sheep to ram their heads against trees. There's also a beautiful home-away-home theme."
— Kristy (4 out of 5 stars)
" Offers a wealth of knowledge about sheep that only a shepherd would know, providing great depth of meaning to an already beautiful psalm. Opened my eyes so much more to my role as sheep and His role as Shepherd. "
— Kristina, 2/14/2014" Such an interesting look at this very familiar passage. I have never really understood what it means to be a shepherd or a sheep for that matter, but this is definitely an interesting take. "
— Abigail, 2/6/2014" Although quoted by many, the familiarity of this text has caused many people to miss the power behind David's message. Keller shows this is a psalm of confidence/assurance of David that God watches over those whom belong to Him. In this book Keller does a great job of dissecting this psalm that we may digest it and gain spiritual growth. "
— Charles, 1/26/2014" So, so good . . . "
— Konstantin, 1/12/2014" intepretasi yang kaya atas puisi terkenal raja daud "
— Homer, 12/18/2013" I am in this one right now. As a wanna be shephard it is good insight I will know more when I am done. "
— Snow, 12/10/2013" Totally amazing book. It makes you look at our Lord & Savior as being our provider for all our needs. I read this book twice in a month. A MUST READ. "
— Jocelin, 12/5/2013" I loved this look at the 23rd Psalm. Keller gives great insight into working with sheep and really brings Psalm 23 to light in a new and vivid way. It was a great book to use for service leader at church and I plan on using it with my teen Sunday School class as well. "
— Carrie, 12/1/2013" An inspiring read ... taken verse by verse through 23rd Psalm. The reader should read slowly and thoroughly for a life changing experience. "
— Karen, 11/27/2013" Wow. Really good read. I'll never look at Psalm 23 the same again. "
— Lloyd, 11/25/2013" Great devotional. brings a whole new light to a well known Psalm. "
— Miranda, 11/25/2013" Very interesting. Told from a real shepherd's point of view so he gives great insight into the lives of sheep and shepherds. "
— Jennifer, 11/24/2013" So much application that it should be read as a devotional. Too much to apply quickly. "
— Mark, 8/10/2013" Amazing how God can write the Bible to speak straight to the heart of a shepherd who takes the time to share what God revealed to him. This dumb sheep can learn alot from my Shepherd. "
— Monika, 7/31/2013" Helpful, insightful book about our relationship to and life with the Great Shepherd. "
— Lena, 2/17/2013" Tremendous resource for gaining a deeper appreciation for the shepherd/sheep figures used in the Bible. "
— Torrey, 10/19/2012" I read this book in 1 night putting it down only long enough to comprehend the simple and applicable truths within it. Keller makes the 23rd Psalm apply to life in ways that only a real shepherd would think of. An easy and well worth it read! "
— Drew, 8/2/2012" Excellent book to help readers keep Psalm 23 in context. "
— Phillip, 5/25/2012" Just takes the different lines of Psalm 23 and explains them in a simpler way. "
— Lisa, 5/6/2012" I was just beginning to understand literature and the difference between what is really good and what isn't. There is a lot of style in this book. It was written beautifully! "
— Catherine, 3/25/2012" A wonderful and insightful read. Makes you look at this familiar psalm differently. "
— Nicole, 1/24/2012" Great book, if you can get past all the big words in it. "
— Rebecka, 1/21/2012" Some decent insights into Psalm 23 from someone who was a real life shepherd. Helps make more sense of certain elements of this Psalm. Kind of got repetitive at points though. "
— Chris, 10/28/2011" This is one of the best books I have read. I expected something tired and cliche, and got true insight. "
— Jim, 9/8/2011" This is my favorite book to give to someone who is going through the valley. "
— John, 5/21/2011" A fast read with lots of insights. Another good discussion in our book group. Changes the way that you few the references to sheep and their shepherds in the bible. "
— Susan, 1/7/2011" One of my favorite books of all time. This book is full of wisdom and comfort. I can't recommend it highly enough, especially during times of stress and grief. It is beautifully written by a someone who has experienced life as an actual shepherd. "
— Sylvia, 1/2/2011" Honestly, not normally my type of book. But I actually enjoyed his comparisons between people and sheep and why David used sheep as our representation in Psalm 23. "
— Aubrey, 6/24/2010" An inspiring read ... taken verse by verse through 23rd Psalm. The reader should read slowly and thoroughly for a life changing experience. "
— Karen, 5/11/2010" I loved this look at the 23rd Psalm. Keller gives great insight into working with sheep and really brings Psalm 23 to light in a new and vivid way. It was a great book to use for service leader at church and I plan on using it with my teen Sunday School class as well. "
— Carrie, 4/20/2010" Great book if you can get passed the author's "know it all, self-righteous" tone. I love his insights on shepherding as it relates to the Bible, but was VERY put-off by almost everything else he wrote...even when I agreed with him. "
— Julie, 2/24/2010" Offers a wealth of knowledge about sheep that only a shepherd would know, providing great depth of meaning to an already beautiful psalm. Opened my eyes so much more to my role as sheep and His role as Shepherd. "
— Kristina, 2/20/2010W. Phillip Keller (1920–1997) always loved wildlife and the outdoors. Born in Kenya to missonary parents, he spent many years in agriculture research, land management, and ranch development in British Columbia. He later pursued careers in conservation, wildlife photography, and journalism. His experiences as a shepherd equipped him with the insights that are the basis for A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.
Maurice England moved to the Chicago area in the fall of 2006, after a twelve year run as a long-haul trucker, to continue the cultivation of his lifelong interest in the expressive arts and oral interpretation. A veteran audiophile, Maurice listened to well over one thousand audiobooks while on the road and fell in love with the genre. From his past experience in broadcasting, community theater, music performance, and ministry he saw narrating as a means to merge his love for books, ideas, learning, and spiritual evolution with his interest in artistic expression. While his narration experience has primarily been nonfiction, personal development, and spiritual-growth titles, Maurice anticipates using his authentically warm and folksy southern style to entertain and inspire through storytelling. Inspired most by the behind-the-scenes artists who engineer, direct, edit, and master the audiobook productions we hear, Maurice has become an absorbed student and participant in the process.