The great philosopher, Bob Dylan, once said, “Most of the time I’m half-way content.”

A great leadership principle says, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”

When I was a high school student working in a dairy store, I had a bad habit. The owner would have me move merchandise, wipe it down, rotate it and rearrange the shelves. Okay that’s one job I could do. My trouble came when I was also expected to run the register, oversee the front, cut meat, dip ice cream for people, answer questions and offer help finding things if necessary. I would leave the shelves undone or forget they were messed up. I wasn’t (and still am not) a very good multi-tasker.

In his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Philip Keller tells about “marking” his sheep. They had to catch each ewe and lay her ear on a wooden block and then notch it deeply with the razor-sharp edge of the knife. This same process was used with slaves to show ownership. It was hard for a slave to run away and go unnoticed because of the mark. It also told another landowner that he/she was the property of another.

My message this Sunday is entitled Trail Boss and will cover Psalm 23:1-3. In one of my posts next week I plan to share some thoughts from the message. Your prayers are appreciated.