tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post3609532072527771709..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: Other SheepTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-39124059242827022182009-04-29T13:34:00.000-05:002009-04-29T13:34:00.000-05:00Julie, I'm honored by your comment. I think so man...Julie, I'm honored by your comment. I think so many of us allow ourselves to get bamboozled by the "mystery" of what Jesus says, we fail to recognize how simple and straightforward the message is. (We do that lot--try to read what's underneath instead of take the actual message to heart.)<br /><br />I have a friend who says a lot of believers suffer from "penned-up anxiety;" they're overly concerned about who qualifies as members of their fold and, consequently, lose sight of their Shepherd and lose strength by not grazing on the riches of His pasture. If we're preoccupied with looking around at others, we can't look up to find Him or look down to discover the incredible nourishment His Word lays before us. It's so basic...<br /><br />Welcome to Straight-Friendly! I hope you drop by again (and often). The blog has been blessed with a caring group of believers who cover the entire gamut of God's creative expression. Nothing would delight me more than having you stop by when you find a spare moment and contributing to our discussions if you feel moved to do so!<br /><br />Blessings always--and please do let me know how the sermon goes.<br /><br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-58244658758546470302009-04-29T10:45:00.000-05:002009-04-29T10:45:00.000-05:00Thanks for your thoughts on this. I'm putting tog...Thanks for your thoughts on this. I'm putting together a sermon on this passage and am thinking about highlighting this particular issue. I loved your idea that being in the flock is "not about the other sheep" it's about the Shepherd. Alleluia to that!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273507998044369890noreply@blogger.com