Have you noticed in the blink of an eye we can get blind-sided by life? It was the winter that held on with both frozen fists, so I figured that must be the reason everything looked so colorless and bleak. Then the earth woke up and started putting on a few pastel garments of spring, but everything still looked gray. I wasn’t … [Read more...]
Peace in the Pieces
As of this moment, kind friends, spring is 19 days, 11 hours, and 12 minutes away. You’re counting, too – I just know it. There have been countless times when I have wished for a countdown while waiting for peace to come . . . We sometimes wonder if peace is hibernating when facing a bitter season of life – sort of like … [Read more...]
The Color of Winter
When the world around us looks bleak and featureless, it’s easy to fall through winter cracks and descend into the winter blues. We can’t help but feel as gray as the day when dark creeps in too early and steals the light. So, whether you’re feeling a little blue or a little gray, keep in mind winter always comes to an end … [Read more...]
Thirteen Hours Away
At this moment, spring is about 13 hours away. I'm writing at 6:13 am Tuesday. But, after 13 hours I’ll still be waiting for spring to look like spring. What I’m seeing with the naked eye right now is snowdrops and robins, a mixed message. It can be the same within our life circumstances. We may have the hope of spring, but … [Read more...]