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     Aahh, spring!!  Beauty will break out all over and we’ll soon enjoy the colours of a new growing season!!  Even though Easter comes early in 2008, we still think of spring when we come to this time of year.  I believe we experience a number of “spring signals” around the season of Easter;  signals which relate to us both physically and spiritually.    

     Firstly, spring signals new life.  Growth appears where there was nothing but barrenness before.  Grass grows where there was only dirt previously and even cracks in the sidewalk surrender to some persistent greenery.   Not only that, but spring brings revived life or re-growth in certain plants that were dormant over the long winter.  From the green leaves on most trees to the multi-coloured tulips, we see revived growth everywhere.  There is also a sense of warmth and comfort we feel with the arrival of spring.  Mild temperatures and weather conditions allow a return to outside activities like biking, hiking, soccer, gardening, sitting on the deck or playing in the park.  The cold of winter gives way to the warmth of the approaching summer.  

     Finally, we could even say that spring signals a new hope and joy in most people.  As the temperature goes up, so do our spirits!  We can see it in the squirrels and chipmunks, the birds and even the insects---  and you feel it in yourself too if you’re honest.  You feel this urge to breathe deeply the sweet, spring air that whispers of better days ahead!!

    These spring signals are perfect illustrations of spiritual truths.  Our new life comes through Jesus Christ.  His death on the cross and His resurrection from the grave make it possible for us to experience new life spiritually where there was only barrenness and death before.  And the revival, warmth and hope of spring mirrors the work of the Holy Spirit in the people of God - poking, prodding and guiding us to renewed vitality and fruitfulness.  May this spring “signal” some exciting times for you as you love and serve our Lord!

     My name is Bruce Jones, and together with my wife, Ruth and our children, Bethany and Caleb, we have been ministering here since July of 1998.   Please refer to the “Who We Are” page containing our purpose statement and doctrinal beliefs for any particulars concerning our beliefs and priorities or feel free to contact me at bruce.jones@olivetbaptistmeaford.com.  Thanks again for visiting us online.  We hope to see you in person someday!