Winter’s Cold Will End: The Promise of Spring
“There is beauty in the white snow covering every tree, home, and street. The peaceful silence it spreads across the earth points us to the peace of Christ. Yet, we would be remiss to pretend that winter’s dormancy doesn’t also point us to spiritual truths. When once-bright zinnias shrivel and brown in the first frost, we are reminded of death. When every leaf falls from the tree in our backyard, we see the effects of death. The reality of dying and decay is undeniable…” Winter’s Cold Will End: The Promise of Spring by Brittany Allen
Called to Cultivate: How to Discern Your Calling
“Many of our moments and days feel achingly ordinary. We clean the house, steward finances, write emails, make dinner, build friendships, change a child’s diaper, and we do it over and over. But 1 Thessalonians 4:1 tells us it is good “to live quietly…and to work with your hands.” While there are women throughout history who have made dramatic impacts on society and on the world, there are millions of godly women who have lived quiet, faithful lives, diligently loving and serving their families and communities, executing their work with excellence. Their names might not be remembered on earth, but they have received a far better reward than earthly remembrance.” Called to Cultivate: How to Discern Your Calling by Chelsea Sobolik
Weathering the Weary Days of Winter
“For some of us, winter is a wearying time of year. It’s not just the cold wind rattling us to the bone, but also the dark mornings and evenings, the fears of driving in snowstorms or slipping in parking lots, the thoughts of the heating bills, and the snow days that steal away appointments, school, and daycare. Winter can be a reminder of all we are without, whether it’s a first winter without a loved one or a winter still without someone like a child or a spouse. As the snow packs around our houses, we feel closed in—both physically and emotionally. Winter can feel like many dark nights of the soul.” Weathering the Weary Days of Winter by Lara d’Entremont