The Sheepfold and the Voice of the Shepherd

Stone sheepfold John 10:22-30 Recently my boys have been spending a great deal of time outside in the area that will soon be transformed into our garden. They spend endless hours digging in the dirt for worms. They then promptly take those worms and throw them to the chickens. It amazes me how even chickens can learn to recognize sounds or voices. My oldest makes this funny high-pitched sound when he comes out of the house and heads toward the coop. The chickens practically fall over themselves running toward the fence or out of the coop when they hear him making his sound. They know there is food to follow! In Sunday's Gospel Jesus tells us that, "My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me." and "I am the gate for the sheep." Today, again, Jesus mentions that His sheep know His voice and follow Him.  In these few verses we learn that Jesus is both gate and shepherd for the sheep. In those days and even today in some places, a sheepfold w

One Week

Catherine had a very good night and day today. She is out-breathing the ventilator. Her supplied oxygen was reduced to less than half of the previous day and blood pressure meds, along with other meds, are continually being reduced. Please continue to pray for her and us. Here's the promised pictures....



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Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing! My family, friends, and friends' friends (from around here in northern Italy up to Czech Republic!) constantly pray for you all.
James M. Hahn said…
Thank you for praying and for sharing the blog with others. Prayer has been and continues to be what gets us through each hour of the day. It is wonderful to know that folks from all over this big beautiful world are praying for Catherine. Thanks again and may God bless you, your family, your friends, and your friends' friends and their families!