Today we explore the word “shepherd,” how it was used, and what it symbolized. I was inspired to write about this topic after hearing the magnificent hymn “Shepherd Me, O God.” This version is sung by ...

From lions to ants, there are many animals in the Bible that teach us lessons. Using biblical wisdom, let's explore the ...

When Gil and Jenna Lewinsky move back to Israel, they intend to come with a lot of luggage: a flock of approximately 100 sheep. Their unlikely baggage all began with a store-bought bunny rabbit, which ...

Two related points about this week’s readings. First, it is difficult for me, as a woman religious, to hear Ezekiel’s description of “bad shepherds” behavior without thinking of recent acts of power ...

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved Scriptures in the entire Bible. Its simple, yet profound truths have provided comfort to millions for three millennia. My friends have plenty of ideas about what ...

I have been discussing John chapter 10 for a while, not only at Cornerstone but also here in this column. This has been an exciting study for me, and it seems, considering the comments that I have ...

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The key theme of this Sunday’s Gospel is the recovery of the repentant sinner. The Gospel itself comes in two versions: a short and a long form. The short form includes only the first two parables in ...

A flock of sheep from Canada is even closer to making “baa-aliyah” after El Al agreed this week to heavily subsidize the cost of flying the 113 sheep from Toronto to Tel Aviv. The holy land-bound ...