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I can appreciate Laniak's exegetical prowess on John 21:15-17. As preachers we tend to make a big deal out of the intricacies and nuances of the word. Yet, I almost overlooked the emphasis on the MY. Jesus reminds Peter and us the sheep belong to Him. If there's a detail to make a big fuss over, it'...

I was impressed, as well, with the discussion around sacrifice. We, as under-shepherds, are limited in what we can do for the sheep. Yet, the Shepherd can lay down His life and take it up again. It reminds me of the story of the chicken and the pig who considered giving the farmer a nice breakfast o...

Laniak does a good job of pointing out the imagery of the 23rd Psalm. Among the metaphors, he suggests the "cup" may be a reference to fate or destiny. While preparing to share from the 23rd Psalm in the past, I came across a book by Phillip Keller entitled, "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm...

Great insight on the subject of suffering like and with Christ. I feel the pain of "The Little Red Hen". In this nursery story, the hen seeks out others on the farm to help her in making a meal. No one wants to step forward to lend a hand. No one wants to invest the time. No one wants to b...

I find it freeing to know that I'm not in control of the local church where I pastor. As the under-shepherd, I'm a hired hand. Yet, I'm not hired by a committee who singled me out nor a congregation who voted me in. Since God has placed me there, it's up to Him to keep me there. Additionally, it's H...