The temperature is summer-like. Convertible cars are driven with their tops down. There is a sense of fun in the air. ‘The winter is over and gone, and the sound of the turtle dove is heard in our land.’ Hope prevails. Peace fills many hearts in a time of chaos. Good surrounds us. Preacher says that all the Earth is Holy Ground. I have never heard this profound statement before…I like it!

Easter is coming. A day of renewal…recomitment…dedication to who we are.

‘Think about it…you can have whatever your heart desires if you will let me advise you,’ Oracle said. ‘No need to suffer and be hungry…criticism cuts like the lash…the people are for you one day and forget you the next,’ Oracle continued. ‘Soon they will deny knowing you…then the Cock will crow,’ Oracle laughed. ‘First comes palms in the road…then falling under the weight of the Cross,’ Oracle advised with a wink. ‘It is hard to find your sense of place when the ground keeps shifting,’ Oracle noted. ‘With me at your side, you will have consistency of purpose and loving adoration,’ Oracle promised. ‘I know how to elicit adoration and loyalty,’ Oracle laughed heartily. ‘Humans are fickle…governed by their passions and lust…pride goeth before destruction…a haughty spirit before a fall,’ Oracle winked. ‘Kids love me…I give them what they want…Necessary things for them and their greedy parents,’ Oracle noted. ‘I provided an outlet for retribution…for getting even for wrong done to you,’ Oracle said. ‘I sat at your Dad’s right hand for many years…he trusted me…I was his counselor…we were friends,’ Oracle said with feeling. ‘How is he doing…he seemed depressed the last time we spoke…he is a Good God Almighty,’ Oracle laughed at his word play.

So it goes… we need a renewal of purpose as we journey home. The road has been hard sometimes. We see Home in our binoculars. We remember it from before. It was lovely…it was warm…it was peaceful…we felt ourselves in our fullest when we were Home. We knew the precepts of Home when we were children…love each other and take care of each other… don’t steal another’s toys…nap time is vital…cold milk is delicious…listen to our friends with earnest…share…when our friends are happy, we are happy.