Quote "And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights.”— Genesis 7:12 Welcome to the Sensory Strides podcast.  Observations of the world through activity, reading, listening, and everything else. 52 Hike Challenge – Join us!  There are free challenges and lots of swag you can buy. https://www.52hikechallenge.com/?rfsn=3543491.754f73&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3543491.754f73 #52hikechallenge2020 I was listening to the Bible Study Podcast with Chris Christensen episode 651.  In this episode, Chris discusses the flood from Genesis.  I was struck as I listened to Chris how much the pandemic is currently mimicking the flood.  At first we needed to be “safer at home” for a few weeks, but in realty it is going to last much longer than that.  Similar to Noah’s forty days of rain, but staying in the ark for a year. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/ I am not one of those always looking for signs in current times showing THE END is coming.  After all, Matthew 24:36 says no one but the Father knows the day or hour.  Why spend time worrying or hoping that this is the end – instead we should spend the time loving our neighbor and caring for each other. I can’t even watch the news anymore.  I have enough internal stress that I put upon myself, I don’t need to see how poorly we are treating each other.  The negative talk on television is so depressing. I hope you are finding sunshine as we enter into the fall.  Enjoy the last of summer’s sun and warmth before it becomes times for hot cocoa and fires in the fireplace. Thanks for joining me.  Be sure to check our show notes for links to inspiration items and …  don't forget to stop and smell the roses. Find us on Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Twitter @sherylmrobinson Instagram @sherylmrobinson