“O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.” Psalm 96:1 Wide open windows this morning, fresh air flowing through the rooms, birds singing in the trees, awakening a feeling of new life. It’s time to sing praises to the Lord. Singing lifts our spirits and brings joy and peace to our hearts. Perhaps this last year has been a hard one for you.  Perhaps you have lost a loved one or maybe more.  You may be thinking, “what do I have to sing about?”  Maybe you or your spouse have lost your job,…

“Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;” Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Last year at this time we were welcoming Spring and looking forward to all the things that the year would bring.  We had plans to visit family and friends, church functions to attend, and just being able to get out and…

“And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3 It has been a stormy day, the winds have howled, the rain has fallen steadily, and all the world looks dark and grey.  As evening falls, the little bird seeks a sheltered place in the cedar tree, tucks her head into her wing, and closes her eyes.  Without fear she drifts off to sleep, knowing that her creator is watching over her and she can rest. As morning breaks, she shakes…