In this humble video, you won't find a single cow roaming the scenes. However, the soundtrack (“Cattle on a Thousand Hills”) accompanying these glimpses of our home in Western North Carolina echoes the very essence I envisioned when penning the song. Rooted in biblical wisdom, the chosen phrase aims to evoke a dual sense of reverence: acknowledging God's supreme creative power and recognizing His ownership over all things. Moreover, it speaks to the profound truth that knowing God through Jesus Christ allows us to partake in His abundant blessings.
These images, captured on this Friday, April 12, 2024, are meant to glorify God and share the breathtaking beauty of a simple spring day in Western North Carolina with you all.
As you read this, I am mindful that wherever you are, you are surrounded by your own displays of God's creative glory. Let us celebrate this diverse tapestry of gifts and pray that these reflections stir gratitude and wonder within your own hearts.
I think of John Donne's Sermon on Christmas Day, 1624, appropriate for all seasons:
"God comes to thee, not as in the dawning of the day, not as in the bud of the spring, but as the Sun at noon to illustrate all shadowes, as the sheaves in harvest, to fill all penuries, all occasions invite his mercies, and all times are his seasons."
Cattle on a Thousand Hills