In my young life, I was here often enough snow skiing. My first, however, in the summer. Maybe I’ll make it up here in the spring and fall sometime. So beautiful!
Peaceful Summer Mountains
“God’s Children Are Not For Sale” – Sound of Freedom
There comes a time when I can no longer close my eyes to that which is abhorrent. I know it is happening, but what can I do? I reluctantly watched this film, the Sound of Freedom, a story based on real lives. The request here is simple. First, just watch to understand. And then, if you can, help spread the message and shine the light into the darkness.
I have started with my inner circle of family and friends. And then, “Pay Forward” for those to watch the film free of charge who are otherwise unable. And these simple steps forward I am doing. It seems like nothing. But that is what has been asked and that I can do. God help us.
Look at the Birds of the Air
I do not know why this little hummingbird family captured my heart. Every year we have plenty of small bird nests in our eaves, but never in such plain site where I could watch and study them from just a few feet away. From mama on her nest to little nestlings to fledglings taking flight, we have watched it all. Having only seen hummingbirds flitting around in such a hurry, it was fascinating to see them at rest.
In witnessing this rebirth of nature, I am reminded of God’s nature. “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them” (Matthew 6:26a). And so He does with the bounty of His land.
Such value is never so evident than when compared to the natural effect of man-made food that often leads to ill health and even disease. I believe when suffering, one of the best things that can be done is to eat a diet as close to nature as possible. After years of sickness, that is what I did, and it was the only way I healed. I called it God’s food. When I committed to His food, in time, my body became whole.
One of my favorite things to do first thing in the morning is to throw open the windows and listen to the birds singing and chirping during my quiet time. I treasure the peaceful setting.
But if I am saddened or concerned with life, I remember another reason why I am to look at the birds.
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on…Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26).
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