Ethel Owens strives to be a good shepherd

by Jeff Burkhead on May 21, 2010

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phethelowens5 — As a sheep rancher, Ethel Owens says it’s important to do two things: Pray a lot and have a good dog.

MEEKER I In biblical terms, sheep, the Scriptures say, know their shepherd’s voice.
For Ethel Owens, that is a metaphorical relationship she understands on both a practical and spiritual level.
As a sheep rancher, Owens sees every day how her animals respond to her voice. They know her. They trust her. They follow her.

One Comment

Julie Suter
May 21, 2010 at 5:50 am

Absolutely a beautiful article and a BEAUTIFUl person, Ethel is! I remember well the day my family and I helped her with docking! What a wonderful day we had! God Bless you Ethel!