Fall was slow in coming this year. Just last week, the trees in our part of the country were still green. Then, on a recent morning, as dawning light leaked through my window, I was surprised by a riot of color. The tree outside my window turned yellow overnight and jockeyed for position as most […]
The Beauty in Change
I’ve heard people say fall is depressing because it signifies decay and dying. I, however, believe fall is the most glorious of months, filled with vibrant color, residual warmth, vivid blue skies, and a hint of coolness. Fall’s beauty reminds us of God’s glorious creation. The Glory of Creation God could have given us a […]
A Season of Brown
Last week, my husband and I went to the mountains for several days, an early celebration of our 43rd anniversary. On the way, I mentioned that this fall has been a season of brown, a hot, late fall with scant color. Sometimes life feels brown, times when everything seems drab and colorless, without vitality or […]
Welcome Fall
Although I enjoy the change each season brings, fall is among my favorites. I love the crisp coolness and bright blue skies of fall mornings, the subtle infusion of color in trees, the smell of burning leaves, and sounds of fall. Growing up, the local high school was on the other side of the creek […]