The Shepherd Still Leads Us
July 2025 Issue
About the author — Lesli van Milligen
Rev. Lesli van Milligen is the director of Thrive, a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church in North America focused on equipping and encouraging churches and ministry leaders. She lives near Toronto, Ontario, and enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with her husband, Tom, and her two daughters.
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Finding the Right Guide
Lesli van Milligen
Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd. . . .Read →
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Feeling Sheepish
Lesli van Milligen
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd. . . .Read →
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Acting Sheepish
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Psalm 23:1-3
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way. . . .Read →
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Trusting Sheep
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Psalm 23:1
. . . I lack nothing.Read →
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Contented Sheep
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Philippians 4:12-13
I have learned the secret of being content in . . . every situation . . . whether living in plenty or...Read →
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Rested Sheep
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Psalm 23:2-3
He makes me lie down in green pastures. . . .Read →
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Hydrated Sheep
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Psalm 23:2-3
He leads me beside quiet waters.Read →
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Refreshed Sheep
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Psalm 23:3
He refreshes my soul.Read →
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Righteous Sheep
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Psalm 23:3
He guides me along the right paths. . . .Read →
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Tagged Sheep
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Psalm 23:3
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.Read →
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Protected Sheep
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Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. . . .Read →
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Comforted Sheep
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Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your...Read →
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Guarded Sheep
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Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.Read →
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Well-Oiled Sheep
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Psalm 23:5
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Read →
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Elevated Sheep
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Psalm 8:1-9
You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.Read →
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Anointed Sheep
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1 Peter 2:9-10
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. . . .Read →
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Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Lesli van Milligen
John 10:11-18
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. . . .”Read →
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Jesus, the Good Shepherd
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John 10:7-18
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”Read →
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In the Presence of His Enemies
Lesli van Milligen
Matthew 26:17-30
While they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”Read →
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Caring Through the End
Lesli van Milligen
John 19:17-27
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your...Read →
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Lost Sheep Retrieved
Lesli van Milligen
Luke 24:13-35
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them. . . .Read →
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Lost Sheep Blinded
Lesli van Milligen
Luke 24:15-19, 32
. . . Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him.Read →
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Lost Sheep Re-educated
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Luke 24:26-27
Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.Read →
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Sheep on a Mission
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Luke 24:30-35
They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. . . . Then the two told what had happened on the way...Read →
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Hope-filled Sheep
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Luke 24:33-35
“It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”Read →
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Spirit-led Sheep
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John 14:15-31
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”Read →
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Grace-filled Sheep
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Psalm 23:1-3, 6
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of...Read →
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Fruitful Sheep
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Galatians 5:13-25
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.Read →
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Homebody Sheep
Lesli van Milligen
Psalm 23:6
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of...Read →
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Homegoing Sheep
Lesli van Milligen
Psalm 23:6
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Read →
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