The Sheep Whisperer: Shepherd

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

One Cool Cat!

Bobcats are truly some cool customers! Their ability to master their environment allows them to thrive in the wild ! Bobcats survive due largely to their uncanny ability to "fly under the radar."
Bobcats are natural scouts and spies. By taking every precaution, they enjoy the distinction of being the most accomplished spy ewe could ever think of !

"Purr"..ty nice spot! I'm branching out my hunting expedition!

Bobcats are the most extremely challenging to hunt of all our wild creatures. The Bobcat's phenomenal instincts and ability to adapt have served it well. .Their acute senses & suspicious nature, help fuel their belief that it is better not to be seen or heard! Bobcats, in the truest sense of the word, are "Born to be Wild"! Bobcats are the happiest, roaming in the territory God intended for them to be!

Ewe Know I'm at the "Top of my Game", when I'm in the Wild!

Sheep are truly happy & joyful as well, when they are roaming in the pasture designed for them by the Shepherd! Psalm 23 says , "He makes me lie down in green pastures.." If Ewe are a sheep, " Green Acres is the place to be"! That's where satisfying nourishment is available & Ewe will be the healthiest!

When it comes to good food, I'm all ears!

The Shepherd knows the BEST "Restaurants"!

Shepherds long to lead sheep to places where they can eat & drink till they are satisfied! This is their joy & what they were created to do!

TRUST ME! I know how to take care of EWE!

.As Ewe graze today in pastures that the Good Shepherd has prepared for Ewe, Rejoice! He knows what food is truly satisfying!

"He restores my soul;He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Ps.23:3

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Ewe Need Courage!

Shepherds require a great deal of Courage in their profession. They will face a variety of precarious situations in which they will need to display courage on behalf of their flock.

Now stay away from the edge! Stick close to the path.

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Rockslides, avalanches, floods, & predators are dangers that

the courageous Shepherd must be prepared to face, without hesitation, if the flock is to remain safe.

I know what Ewe-r thinking, but I'm really not the "Big, Bad, Wolf!

Courage is defined by Webster as: " the attitude of facing & dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it". In the world of nature, this courage can be observed in the Wolverine.

Trust me, I Don't Back Down!

Wolverines are so fierce & courageous that even bears & mountain lions back away from this 35 pound ferocious member of the weasel family. They will fight any opponent, regardless of size or strength!

Ewe are in need of "Courage, Courage, Courage!

Sheep are very vulnerable & defenseless creatures. They will need a courageous Shepherd to defend & protect them daily!

Ewe have a Good Shepherd that is more courageous than anything or anyone on this earth! He will not back down when it comes to protecting EWE! Travel peacefully today.

"The Lord your God is in your midst,The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness,He will quiet you with His love..."Zeph.3:17a

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

It Takes all Types!

Journey through life, & Ewe will be sure to encounter a smorgasbord of "Personality" types.

Ewe can give me the "BAAAD" NEWS,! I'm all EARS!

The"Black Sheep," known for their tendency to rebel, are the first to object, argue, refuse, and are often seen running in the opposite direction of the rest of the flock.

"Did Ewe see the movie, "Rebel Without a Cause?"

The "cool cats" ward off intimacy and criticism by attempting to impress the flock with their superiority.

"Are ewe feeling Lucky? Go ahead & Make my Day!"

The "Fiercely Independent" can "take or leave" the rest of the herd, and prefer to "go it alone" whenever possible. They keep others at a distance by projecting the image that they are doing perfectly fine on their own.

One is not the loneliest number! Have ewe heard my favorite song, "I Did it My Way?"

The "Class Clowns" use humor to avoid conflict and are masters at deflecting "serious talk" by keeping things light at all times. They provide the flock with plenty of laughs and entertainment.

Lighten Up! When ewe smile, the whole world smiles with ewe!

The "Intellectual" is constantly seeking more knowledge and is passionate about educating EWE about things EWE didn't think EWE needed to know. When in doubt, ask the expert!

Here's a News Flash!My brain's smarter than Ewe-r brain!

Finally, Ewe have the, "Image Is Everything" type. Always hip and trendy, they tend to gravitate toward impressing others with "things" and rarely expose what lies beneath the surface. Outward appearance is everything!

No, this wasn't accidental. Haven't EWE 'herd'? 'Color mismatching' is all the rage this Fall.

Whatever personality types are in Ewer midst, it's best to remember that we are all still Sheep in need of a Shepherd!

Keep it simple! I just want to be a sheep,"Baaah, Baaaah!"

The Good Shepherd created all types of Sheep. We all need Him and each other. Look to Him & rejoice, as He guides & directs Ewe today!

"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."

Romans 12:10

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Wild Things Matter!

DO EWE know what it FEELS like to be "ON TOP of the WORLD"?

Bighorn Sheep live life in the wild & have some very interesting habits.

Are EWE talking about ME?

SETTLE DOWN, GUYS! EWE know FOOTBALL'S about to START!

IF EWE HAVE to KNOW, I'm meeting with the guys to watch the L.A. RAMS play!

The males, or rams, live as bachelors for most of the year, apart from the females, in small groups of Four or five. Life at the bachelor pad is good, and the rams get along quite well with one another.

I WONDER WHERE are all the GUYS Meeting?

Until mating season hits.

Now it's Every Ram for Himself, as each sharpens his horns & prepares for war!

ARE EWE GUYS READY to BATTLE?

LET me give EWE a "HEAD'S UP"! I'm going to be NUMBER 1!

They pair off, rear up & then Charge each other at 20 miles per hour!

This contest continues for up to 25 hours until a winner emerges.

I'd LIKE to THANK the ACADEMY for RECOGNIZING ME at this TIME!

Females primp and gawk as they prepare for their mating ritual, which will mostly consist of chasing "Mr. Dominant" away!

I can hardly wait to play hard-to-get!

The male has a strange way of flirting, and will sometimes attempt to "kick-start" the dating game by kicking the female, hoping to initiate a chase.

Remember ladies , let's stick together & chase these rams out of here!

After the mating ritual concludes, a ewe will give birth to a lamb that's able to stand after a thorough 20-30 minute licking. This licking, called "owning," both protects the lamb by drying it & also establishes a bond of ownership between mother & child.

I'm living proof that EWE can "take a licking & keep on ticking!"

Although Bighorn Sheep live in the wild without a Shepherd, their Creator equips and enables them to survive, even in spite of THEIR "Peculiar" HABITS!