He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” He said, “Write, for these words of God are faithful and true.” ~Revelation 21:5 WMB On the heels of a hard or painful season, we often need to be kissed with hope before we can move on. The Challenge of Hope Most of us are alike. Things have died in one of our life’s seasons. Some things passed abruptly, while others languished away. Both can be … Continue reading →
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT Seasons pass, but one of ours seemed to hang around longer than we wanted. The spring of our season came with Mom falling and breaking her wrist. Since my stepfather had Alzheimer’s and could barely care for himself, we made plans to place Mom in a skilled nursing facility. She wasn’t excited, and neither were we, but we had no choice. Neither she nor … Continue reading →
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV Each of us faces something different at any given moment. We are wise to consider the blessing of seasons in life. Once, I texted with a beloved friend in the middle of the night. She lives in a different state, a long distance away. For me, it was late evening. For her, it was early morning of the following day. As we … Continue reading →
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV God’s presence gives meaning to the seasons. The author of Ecclesiastes gleans this comforting nugget of truth from his search for wisdom and meaning. While the twists and turns and ups and downs of life on earth seem futile to the natural mind, wisdom can be found in the repetitions of life. Like winter, spring, summer, and fall, life goes around in circles, … Continue reading →
The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. ~Psalm 67:6 ESV For most people, autumn is about cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, beautiful leaves, and campfires. However, it has always brought me mixed emotions. As I prayed about why fall evokes such a response, I found God leading me to the words “letting go.” Fall is always about letting go. The trees bravely release their bowery and stand bare in cooling temperatures. All they worked to … Continue reading →
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV Summer is in full bloom. The conversational trend tends toward complaining about the heat and comparing the weather in different locations. Some, however, will prefer a different season in every season. Some love summer in full bloom, with watermelons and sunshine while others enjoy autumn with its crisp leaves that warmly scent the cool air. Still others love fresh snow and cozy fireplaces. … Continue reading →
As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease. ~Genesis 8:22 NIV Of all the seasons, spring is my favorite. Enjoy the Seasons The trees show off with tiny buds popping out all over their branches. Daffodils lift their heads toward the sun. Birds return from their winter refuge, singing their glorious songs and welcoming the change of seasons. And more sunlight abounds so we can enjoy the … Continue reading →
Only two remained. I would soon see God in the seasons. As I sat on my old antique porch glider, I watched as two hummingbirds fought over the lone feeder, hanging just outside my den window. Just a few days before, I had cleaned all my feeders but only put one back in the backyard. And just a few weeks before, a dozen hummingbirds had created a war zone in the back and side yards as they vied for nectar … Continue reading →
