Tag Archives: Shepherd

June 15

Jesus and the Lamb

Listen to the words of Isaiah 40:11: He tends his flock like a shepherd:    He gathers the lambs in his armsand carries them close to his heart. This simple drawing by American artist Katherine Brown is a perfect illustration of a God who draws us in and carries us close. Notice the scar on the hand […]

May 01

I Shall Not Want

Isn’t this painting gorgeous? It is called “The Beeches,” because it features beech and basswood trees, but I chose it because of the shepherd and sheep on their way down the road. One of the readings for this Sunday is the 23rd Psalm, and this painting illustrates the tranquil peaceful mood that is often associated […]