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

Random Pictures from the last week or so...

The boys had to do some things around the kitchen for Cub Scouts... I think this stuff counts.



All the men watching the New Orleans Saints advance to the Super Bowl. (This was early in the game of course).

Nicole celebrated the 3rd anniversary of her 30th birthday on the 17th. Her friend Elizabeth made this awesome cake. We all love Elizabeth! Don't be embarrassed Elizabeth!

Layers of delight.....

Showing off his rifle (toy).

Getting ready for the pinewood derby.


Some hiking out at Ash Cave.

Really puts things in perspective...

Hiking above the falls. Notice everyone has strict orders to stay right (away from the 100+ ft drop over the edge).

This was at Old Man's Cave on January 30th.

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