I think this is called Indian summer. It is the last gasp of mild weather before winter blows in from the north. Today was my day off which means I had the distinct pleasure of spending the day outside in the beauty of the day. Days like this are more precious this time of year. We don't take them for granted nearly as easily as we do in September. Rarity always increases value even when it comes to weather. Indian summer is one of the things I love about this area of the country. The leaves have fallen, winter has already let us know he is coming and yet a day like this always comes. It is a reminder of the beauty of what is all but gone but it is also a promise of beauty to come. One of the poet/songwriter's I used to listen to had a song that went," Sun's up, looks ok and the world survives into another day and I am thinking about eternity". Today made me think of eternity. Every bit of beauty in this world is a reminder of what once was and a promise of what will one day be. So, as the days of Indian summer pop up from time to time, let your mind wander to eternity and the God who tells us to remember and in remembering is the secret of hope.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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Great thought Joe---being a true hater of winter--I enjoyed today too---And---PS thank you so much for your ministry each week--I am always challenged as God speaks through you---We are so blessed to have you...
Leslie Foster
"I'm lovin' it!" was my song for the day Tues (but not for McD's)! I do love days of Indian Summer because as winter approaches, it's like dying a slow death for me. Not something I anticipate with joy. So as it nears and after it arrives, I try to keep in mind something you said, Joe, last winter. You said something like, "If I'd made winter, I'd thought I did a pretty great thing". God is good... ALL THE TIME.
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