Exodus 21:14 "If, however, a man acts presumptuously toward his neighbor, so as to kill him craftily, you are to take him {even} from My altar, that he may die.”

On June 18, 2010 a prisoner was executed in Utah by firing squad. The event was national news since this type of execution is not a normal process in America any more. The event of course has brought with it national controversy. Human rights groups have condemned the execution, seeing it as barbaric unreasonable treatment. Others on the opposing side have debated that it was best to kill the inmate since his crimes warranted the death sentence.

“The flowers are springing up, and the time of singing birds has come, even the cooing of turtledoves.” (Song of Songs 2:12)

It’s finally getting warm enough (at least for me) to open my windows and let the fresh air in. I love this time of year, and I enjoy listening to the frogs croak by the creek near our house and hearing the birds chirping their joyful songs.

As I was opening my windows this morning, my son, David, asked me, “Mom, why do the birds sing?” I told him that I think God made the birds to sing to remind us to sing His praises. I believe God uses all of creation to remind us of Him:

"Ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. They all know that the LORD has done this. For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of all humanity.” (Job 12:7, 9, 10)