Emphasis Preaching Journal

The writer of the Song of Solomon had a strong case of spring fever. As she dreams of her handsome lover, she lists some of the signs of spring: rain is over, flowers reappearing, and the voice of the turtledove is heard once more.

For many years, Daniel kept a little notebook of observations. He never shared what he wrote, and everyone wondered just what was in there. After he died, his wife and family gathered around and opened up his notebook. Actually, there were many of them on the bottom of his sock drawer.