Jesus sings! The abandoned house occupied by the birds and wild animals is now filled with song. It is the time of restoration for the children of the king. Though you may have experienced troubles along with the other people of the earth, the voice of our Savior resounds through the hearts and homes of you, the remnant who believe. The songs that echo in your hearts, minds and souls are not the cries of birds and beasts, but the…
Multi-colored leaves float to the ground in the mountain valley that I call home. It is a beautiful valley during all seasons, but this fall it is filled with smoke from the fires in other areas, fires fueled by fallen leaves. David’s “valley of the shadow” must have been much like this one at this time when the smoke blocks the sun. A shadow is a place where the light source is blocked. In our world the light of God…
The ruling passion of Christ is His love for you. It is not the lukewarm feeling of an aloof friendship, but an intense, overmastering conviction that you were worth giving up everything so that you can live eternally. In return He asks that your driving force be an intense feeling and dedication to Him. The red envelope in your white mailbox with the yellow tulips around it contains the message from His heart. It is a love letter with words…