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

Videos from the Hahn house



Our first winter weather of the season. The boys made a fort and have been out playing twice.



Bet not too many of you see these birds outside your window everyday.

Catherine being her usual self...

Comments

Marian said…
She is absolutely beautiful with a wonderful laugh and smile. A friend of mine had a similar procedure done many years ago. She will be just fine.
Barbara said…
Thanks for the videos, Jim. Catherine is such a precious little soul. God bless her.