http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/ Advent and Lenten devotions by Goshen College students, faculty and staff Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1462 Anna Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:23:31 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1462 I've been going through a dark valley myself, and this psalm has been one of my utmost sources of comfort. Thank you for sharing your reflection on God's providence during those times. It's encouraging to be reminded of this continually! I’ve been going through a dark valley myself, and this psalm has been one of my utmost sources of comfort. Thank you for sharing your reflection on God’s providence during those times. It’s encouraging to be reminded of this continually!

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1461 Dad Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:45:19 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1461 Jeff, fine job. How appropriate that you selected this popular passage as your mom had requested this scripture for the theme of her memorial service. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Jeff, fine job. How appropriate that you selected this popular passage as your mom had requested this scripture for the theme of her memorial service. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1460 Norma Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:12:49 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1460 Thanks, Jeff! (Fun to see the fair pictures of your lambs! How I remember!) Knowing that you have walked that "valley of darkness" adds depth to your meaning. God, the good shepherd, sees us through. Thanks, Jeff! (Fun to see the fair pictures of your lambs! How I remember!) Knowing that you have walked that “valley of darkness” adds depth to your meaning. God, the good shepherd, sees us through.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1459 JoAnn Barbour Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:05:38 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1459 What a lovely reflection on a favorite Psalm. I loved the connection to childhood experiences and how our life with God and our understanding of God's teachings changes and grows. Many blessings to all.... What a lovely reflection on a favorite Psalm. I loved the connection to childhood experiences and how our life with God and our understanding of God’s teachings changes and grows. Many blessings to all….

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1458 marjorie Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:03:24 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1458 God's sheep gods Goodness and Mercy, what great names. Thank you Jeff. God’s sheep gods Goodness and Mercy, what great names. Thank you Jeff.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1457 Mandy Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:56:40 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1457 Thank you Jeff... I love this Psalm as well, and it has truly been a comfort through the dark valleys in my life. I enjoy seeing small children learn this Psalm, and as they grow how the meaning grows as well. Thanks for sharing. Thank you Jeff… I love this Psalm as well, and it has truly been a comfort through the dark valleys in my life. I enjoy seeing small children learn this Psalm, and as they grow how the meaning grows as well. Thanks for sharing.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1456 Deb B Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:15:18 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1456 Beautiful thoughts, Jeff! Thanks for the images, and the reaffirmation that our humanness - sheep-ness - is still a blessing to the Shepherd who loves us. Beautiful thoughts, Jeff! Thanks for the images, and the reaffirmation that our humanness – sheep-ness – is still a blessing to the Shepherd who loves us.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1455 Karen Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:17:17 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1455 What a wonderful reflection on Ps 23. May God bless you as you encounter dark valleys What a wonderful reflection on Ps 23. May God bless you as you encounter dark valleys

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1454 Sue Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:45:52 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1454 Your comments are a welcome reminder to "think correctly" re. the difficult experiences we encounter in our lives, and relationship with the Shepherd. Thanks. Your comments are a welcome reminder to “think correctly” re. the difficult experiences we encounter in our lives, and relationship with the Shepherd. Thanks.

]]> http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/march-30-obedient-and-stubborn-sheep/#comment-1453 Mary Mishler Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:37:04 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1064#comment-1453 Thanks for taking me beside the still waters. It was good to start my day with my favorite Psalm. Thanks for taking me beside the still waters. It was good to start my day with my favorite Psalm.

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