Spectacular Spring... by Debby Thompson

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings...for with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. Psalm 36:7,9

Don't you just love Springtime! As we drive down the streets we see all of the magnificently gorgeous blooming trees, the majestic colors of the flowers blooming among the fragrant, newly cut green lawns of neighborhood yards, and the satiating scents of it all wafting on the cool breezes. I just love Spring!

God must truly love it, too, because He is the author of it all. As the Psalmist declared, "For with thee is the fountain of life..." Springtime reminds us of new life we find in Christ. It reminds us of Christ's death and resurrection. It gives us hope that when we are buried at the cold winter of death, life will spring forth at the rapturous resurrection, and we will spend eternity in the eternal Springtime of Heaven with the giver of eternal life!

I suppose that is why I love Springtime so much. It brings all of my senses and purpose back to focus on the thoughts of new life in the Lord Jesus Christ. We can truly see the light of life. Praise God for SPRING!

John 3:16 - by Wanda Britt

For many of us this was the first verse we memorized as a child in Sunday school and one of the first verses we taught our children. Today it is still the verse I think of the when asked to quote Scripture.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."

I am amazed at all Christ has done for us. His death, burial and resurrection and the pain and agony he suffered for you and me. What a wonderful God we have that He would give His only son for you and me. When I think of all He did for me it makes me so ashamed that I do not do more for Him. But, I am so glad He loved me and you that much!! I am glad Jesus died for us so that we might have everlasting life.

No matter what you are facing in your life remember, "God so loved…" He is there for you.