I’ve neglected the blog for a while. Not that I’ve been in a drought of ideas; on the contrary, God has indeed given me a lot to do!
It’s Spring Break on this corner of the world-most notably, the DC Metro Area. I decided to take a walk around the complex only for the fact of enjoying the warm weather. I enjoy spring because it is the first time in a while where I can see a difference on nature: from a harsh winter with two back-to-back blizzards, the snow’s been melted enough to reveal a new flora and fauna. For the first time in a while, temperatures are gradually higher, the sun shines brighter, the rains are more numerous and the air is fresher! (Of course, my sympathies to those with allergies!)
I’m blessed that I can see all the seasons…Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…It’s totally different studying them in a chart and a book rather than experiencing how temperature changes and snow totally ruins plans for everyone! There are many things I yet long to see, mind you, but the advent of spring brings so much hope and valor to the one who notices…
I think of the word “return” when I think of spring. Winter can trash you out, but don’t tell me you can’t enjoy a breath of fresh air every time you go outside and play, walk or rest! Even if twelve weeks of snow can be a bad bargain, in essence, spring brings things back to normal. The grass is green again, the sun shines brighter (actually, the Sun never loses its power), the animals are out again, the kids play…Spring lets things return to what they used to be.
Please take this as food for thought…
John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me." (Luke 7:18, 21-23, NIV)
It’s Spring Break on this corner of the world-most notably, the DC Metro Area. I decided to take a walk around the complex only for the fact of enjoying the warm weather. I enjoy spring because it is the first time in a while where I can see a difference on nature: from a harsh winter with two back-to-back blizzards, the snow’s been melted enough to reveal a new flora and fauna. For the first time in a while, temperatures are gradually higher, the sun shines brighter, the rains are more numerous and the air is fresher! (Of course, my sympathies to those with allergies!)
I’m blessed that I can see all the seasons…Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…It’s totally different studying them in a chart and a book rather than experiencing how temperature changes and snow totally ruins plans for everyone! There are many things I yet long to see, mind you, but the advent of spring brings so much hope and valor to the one who notices…
I think of the word “return” when I think of spring. Winter can trash you out, but don’t tell me you can’t enjoy a breath of fresh air every time you go outside and play, walk or rest! Even if twelve weeks of snow can be a bad bargain, in essence, spring brings things back to normal. The grass is green again, the sun shines brighter (actually, the Sun never loses its power), the animals are out again, the kids play…Spring lets things return to what they used to be.
Please take this as food for thought…
John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me." (Luke 7:18, 21-23, NIV)
