Hello friends . . . grace and peace,
It’s here. Spring is here. We had a whole lot of days in the 60′s and 70′s and then came back to “normal” with 40′s & 50′s. But now that April is upon us, Spring is most definitely here. Leaves are budding, flowers are blooming, rabbits are . . . everywhere! It’s an incredible time of year with new life springing up all over the place.
Speaking of new life, Resurrection is in the air as well. As follower of Jesus, we believe that after Christ died, he rose from the dead and gloriously defeated death, oppression, violence, sin, and ushered in this new Kingdom of God RIGHT IN THE MIDST of the old one. The old understanding of how things were has ended. A new Way has emerged and it is actualized by selfless and sacrificial love. It is the Way of Jesus.
Speaking of selfless love, I have acquired a new shadow. We have a 1-year-old Goldendoodle puppy named Bubba. Up to this point in Bubba’s life he’s been fairly attached to my wife and has preferred cuddling in her lap rather than mine. However, just in the past few days, Bubba has not left my side. He will make sure he knows my whereabouts when I am home. He follows me to the bathroom and sits at my feet when I’m on the couch. It’s an unexpected wonderfulness. And I’m reminded that God is the same way . . . never leaving my side, always with me, knowing my whereabouts. And I’m grateful for that . . . and for Bubba.
peace to you
