a l e t te r fro m th e
E DI T OR
This year, more than any other year I can remember,
the weeds from my own life so that new things can
I have paused to enjoy the transition from winter to
bloom. I’ve said it before; we can learn so much
spring. I’ve even actively engaged in the process by
when we are students of God’s creation, paying close
being diligent to f ill the bird feeder and keep all of
attention to how it operates.
the weeds away so that everything can grow to its full potential. We now have a consistent tribe of birds
As we move out of the routine of the school year, I
who eat to their heart’s content and f lowers and trees
pray you can enjoy the moments around you. Linger
bursting forth with new life. It truly is miraculous to
awhile as you watch what’s going on around you.
watch it all unfold.
Force yourself to just be still. God meets us in that stillness, and it’s a beautiful thing.
I’ve tried to determine why I’ve been so mesmerized by all of this. Perhaps my soul is ready to move from
All the way home,
the dim seclusion of winter into the bright light and warmth of spring. Maybe I’m ready to see new growth in my own heart. Maybe it’s time to pull
Beth
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