One of my all-time favorite hymns is “It Is Well With My Soul” by Horatio Spafford. Not too long ago, Pastor Eric shared with us the story behind this song and though I have a sneaking suspicion I’ve heard it before, it’s brought about a renewed appreciation for this long-loved hymn. Through the good and the bad bumps in life, this is just a nice reminder that ultimately peace is found outside of our circumstances, and in this journey called life, “the sky, not the grave, is our goal.”

There are in particular 2 Bibles on display at the seminary that Danny and Eric attended, both special because they are very early copies. One had the impressions of the owner’s hands permanently imprinted on the Bible’s cover, he must have carried that Bible around with him wherever he went. The other was so water damaged that they had it sent away to be tested. The water damage turned out to be due to the owner’s tears, poured out as the reader poured over the words of God.