As I read these posts and thought about the changing needs of the flock, I also couldn't help but think about the changing needs of the individual sheep over time as they grow and change. As a result ...
I think the biggest problem for the shepherd when it comes to sin is that the shepherd has nowhere to go (except to God) when it comes to their own sin. There is a clearly felt pressure to "be p ...
When I think about these passages about the shepherd as the protector of the flock, I can't help but think of how many times I have viewed members of the flock as my adversary instead of one who is en ...
I agree that it is a challenge to convey to our people the shepherd metaphor. It is even more of a challenge because people don't realize that they are sheep and how sheep tend to respond to their sh ...
I must admit that I am not a fan of waiting. I want things done now. I want things to be made clear now. I don't like uncertainty and grayness. I want clarity and black and white. I think this is ...