Book Review

Cover of A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

Book Review: a shepherd looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller

Traci Kenworth

 

A Zondervan Large Print Book                                              1970 Christian non-fiction

Hook sentence: The Lord!

 

“But who is the Lord? What is His character? Does He have adequate credentials to be my Shepherd—my manager—my owner?

And if He does—how do I come under His control? In what way do I become the object of His concern and diligent care?”

This book was written by a shepherd and talks about the life of one and how they care for their flock and would be willing to lay down their lives for the sheep. It explores what happens when tragedy befalls the animals and how their owner comes to their aid. It talks about downfalls and triumphs. And the watch of the shepherd over his charges.

I found it fascinating to what length a good shepherd goes versus one who show neglect over their own. Carrying only his rod and staff, he will move among the sheep, checking this one and that one for any sign of danger or need. In the same way, the book summarizes, Jesus Christ walks among us, serving, protecting, rescuing us from the brink of danger.

Citing Biblical verses throughout, the author tells of his boyhood to adulthood and working with sheep, why humans are often compared to as Jesus’ sheep in The Bible, and how we can follow his lead unafraid and unharmed by the traps set in life. This book deepened my faith at a time when I needed it most. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to delve into the reason behind, Psalm 23. Enjoy!!

 

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My First Tag!!

Cover of The Stand

1.  If you could be any fictional baddie who would you be and why? My favorite baddie would be the Walking Dude but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t want to be him. Lol. He’s too creepy. And from recent reads, I’d have to choose between zombies, ghosts, and zealous Mai hunters. Oh, maybe one of them, Brian from Liz Braswell’s The Nine Lives of Chloe King because he finds redemption.

2. If you could go back in time and stop someone being born who would it be? Hitler.

3. When do you get your most inspirational ideas? While sleeping. My books usually spring from a vivid dream I have about them.

4.  If you had to live without either books or music, which would it be? Music.

5.  Who provides the most encouragement for your writing? My kids and cp partners are tied.

6.  If you could have one wish, what would it be? I would take the favor granted to me by the Lord and push it forward.

7.  Do you remember your dreams and do they influence your writing? Yes. See No. 3. I usually have snapshots of the books while sleeping, dream of characters and the situations they’re in, and find myself lost in the settings.

8.  What word do you frequently misspell? Gray as grey. I always try to write it British.

9.  How much influence in your writing do you take from other people’s opinions? It depends on how trustworthy I find them. I have to know the person, that they have my best interests at heart, and it has to resonate with me as being the right step to take.

10. If there is one book you wish you’d written, what is it? The Stand by Stephen King.

11. Starter or Desert? I think the hydraulic engine if that’s what you’re referring to. It beats a walk in dead landscape.

Okay, this tag is from W. Chaser. For my own taggies, I’ll choose from recent visitors too:

Clarbojahn

Celesta Rimington

The Accidental Novelist

Claire L. Fishback

Shelly Brown

Should you choose to accept, here are my questions:

1. Career or hobby novelist?

2. Longhand or keyboard?

3. Do you have your office set up with business cards, sticky notes, notebooks etc. with your writing name?

4. What inspires you the most?

5. Male, female or both protagonist viewpoints?

6. What helps you focus on your writing?

7. Any tips for other aspiring writers?

8. Which fictional character do you wish you’d written?

9. Which fictional character would you try to reform?

10. Do you work on more than one project at once?

11. Fiction, non-fiction, or both?

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