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

The Butterfly Circus

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Anita said…
Hi Jim -

I am a friend of your wife through the Mommies of Miracles group, and I wanted to thank you for posting "Butterfly Circus"! It was soooo incredibly touching, and really struck a cord with me at a time when I truly needed some "divine intervention". My hubby (who is a pastor) took it over to church and shared it with his Sunday school class - and they were really moved by it as well. We too have a disabled child and were in need of a little reminder of the importance of every human spirit able-bodied or not!

Thanks again!! Most Sincerely -
Anita
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