Our Luther League (teen youth group) in my home church was the BEST! We were good kids with big hearts, a wonderful parish worker who supervised us with Pastor, and we loved the Lord. We would often take 3–4-day getaways, usually to a campground about 70 miles away. So many great memories of dear friends and “campfire” time. We sang so many hymns, and so many funny songs. Harmonizing was spot on…we were great!  At least in my memories, we sounded wonderful.

Music can touch your soul. Colossians 3:16 “ Remember what Christ taught, and let His words enrich your lives and make you wise; teach them to each other and sing them out in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing to the Lord with thankful hearts.”  Many times, a song can make me smile, bring me to tears, touch my inner being. What I have discovered is “Signing” music causes the same reaction for me. I know sign language and have been blessed to teach sign language classes to others. Also, I have been honored to “sign” a song as others sing it. Those experiences cause the same reaction. My heart fills.  My soul is touched. I smile. I can be moved to tears even while I “sign.”

Paul and perhaps Timothy, too, co-wrote the Book of Colossians. Verse 16 says…let His words enrich your lives. God’s Word certainly does enrich my life AND when put to music, it stirs inside me. Here is a suggestion: use the Music app on your cell phone. Type in a hymn title you love. Ask your “device” at home to play a favorite hymn. Sing along. Hum along. I know your heart will feel Him from within. He loves you unconditionally.

Jesus the Very Thought of You . . .
 
Jill
(side note: new Beginners Sign Language Class starts in September ’25)