As David expresses the deep darkness found in valleys and ravines of life, he reminds himself, and us, of the one core truth of the Gospel that assures our souls in times of distress: that God is still with us.

As David makes a turn from green pastures and still waters to dark valleys and enemy camps, these two lines of poetry give the key insight into how a good and sovereign Shepherd can lead us into times of trial.

If the LORD is my Shepherd, what is the daily experience of His tender care? Through David's poetic imagery, we see that the care of God restores me to the depths of my being.

We all want to live a life that matters. The quest for meaning is one of the most universal human instincts. For six weeks, we explore one of the most famous passages in the Bible and listen as King David reflects on finding and experiencing a life worth living.

Christians rightly celebrate Easter as a day with cosmic implications. And yet, on that first Easter, those first witnesses started the day feeling anything other than victorious or celebratory. On that first Easter, Jesus shepherded with tenderness those first witnesses and shows us the humility and love our cosmic savior displays for those struggling with their faith.

Once again, David speaks to his soul -- this time, he encourages his soul to trust in the LORD, to worship the LORD, and to rejoice in the LORD. The text is incredibly relevant to us today, as David's hopes see their fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

David stands in awe of God's comprehensive, limitless knowledge. Free from the need to run or hide, David has faith that his sins will not prevail over God's love.

We fear the shame of not measuring up. What if there was a way to face that reality with hope for forgiveness and redemption?

The imprecatory psalms, such as Psalm 58, are angry psalms calling for devastating wrongs to be made right. They also help us with our anger and what to do with it.