the light in the house, they had smashed against the window pane. small birds shivering in the snow. Realizing they were freezing, he went out to the barn and opened the door and turned the light on, think- ing that they would fly into the barn and out of the cold. When the birds didn't move, he went back to the barn and got some seed and spread it to make a trail for them to follow. But the snow covered the seed so fast that the birds didn't move. Next he tried chasing them towards the barn, but that didn't work either. They flew off in every direction. talk to you and tell you that there is safety and a place of refuge from the cold and certain death." Just then he heard the bells of the church ring out, O Come All Ye Faithful. Just like for Elizabeth. And it can happen for you. I invite you to open your hearts and your lives to the Savior. "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends" (Revelation 3:20). the door of your heart and re- ceive Him into your heart today. Open your heart to people the Lord will bring across your path. Peo- ple He brings across your mind. others in. Commander for The Salvation Army in the USA. n i n g l d " W l l i a m |