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

September Sunday Afternoon

Boys playing.

Opening Spider-flower seed pods.

Ready to travel to a new home....

....maybe yours...

They're so cute, how can  you say no.

Seriously, email me if you want one...

Big D and the kitty.

Too much love.

Good day for a ride on the Gator

Cute boys

What is he thinking?

Click on the pictures and look for the arrows.

Even mom was getting in the competition.

A short visit.

Comments

vincent said…
Thank you so much for sharing! Having had surgery I have not been outside much and this was nice! You have such a beautiful, wonderful, fantastical family! :) Looks like an awesome day!