Lent 2007 is drawing to a close. It's been a bittersweet 40 days in many ways.

Sweet: Spring has sprung, willow trees are budding, snow drops are out in my garden. The warmer days are melting the last pockets of snow - at least I hope they are the last.
Bitter: A visit back to the UK reminds me that it just isn't the same any more. Faces that used to be in church that I haven't seen for quite a while now. A visit to my father's grave reminds me that it may be some time before we meet again.
Hopeful: I'm sensing a newness to this year that encourages my heart. The architects are putting final revisions into place on LCN's new ministry building plans. Our praise band is just better than ever. Our life groups are full of life. It's going to be a great year.

Thank you Lord for newness. That you make all things new. That your blessings are new each morning. The bright green of the spring leaves is the Easter color indeed. Let all that has breath praise the Lord!