They do this every year–pop up from their winter homes in January. Out by my mailbox, small, green shoots of narcissus poke up. By the front porch, hyacinth blades raise their heads. Maybe it’s because of the warmer weather or maybe they’re just getting tired of being underground. They’ll undoubtedly get nipped by frost or […]
Dec 21, 2025
Shortest Day
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At last it’s here–the first day of winter. This is the winter solstice. Isn’t it wonderful how God planned the seasons, set the planets in motion, and made this one day of all the year, the shortest? My mother didn’t like the short, dark days of winter, so I’d always remind her on December 21 […]
Nov 17, 2025
One Fine Fall Morning
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This morning, as I look out of my front room window (I can’t keep from looking out, because my computer is in front of it) I see that autumn is really pretty far advanced. This old year is nearing the finish mark. The trees, having provided food, shade, and safety to little birds and animals, […]
