Thursday, November 3, 2011

Fall is Here!!

    My favorite time of year is when the leaves turn a burnt orange hue, when I can see my breath in the cold air, when Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte, when Thanksgiving Day arrives, when I dust off my winter wear, and when the aroma of home-baked goods fills the air. As fall arrives, it brings promises of cozy evenings near the fire, and hot soup for dinner. It is also a glorious time to begin planning for Thanksgiving.
   Ever since our family started pastoring Calvary Chapel Turlock, we have held Thanksgiving there. It is a neat time of fellowship where we can enjoy a delicious meal with the company of our beloved church friends. This year, we intend on making the festives extra special :) What do you all do to celebrate Thanksgiving?
    As the chilly rain showers beckon us indoors, it becomes time to open up the recipe books and start the baking routine. Soon, I will be posting a few autumn recipes that our family likes eating so that you can enjoy some as well!!
   Aren't the changing seasons glorious? When God created the world, I love how He implemented variety. We do not have the same weather every day of the year, but we have four different revolving seasons. I went to a Christian women's conference a few years ago, and the theme was "Seasons". Each one of these seasons is a small picture of Christ.
   We have winter - a time to celebrate the birth of Christ. During this snowy period, everything around us seems dead. No leaves on the trees, no rosebuds on the bushes. However, I think this is a good symbol that we need to die to ourselves, so that we may have new life in Christ (spring!).
   Spring - a new beginning. A time where we clean out our homes after being cooped up from the winter. The blossoms pop out on the Almond trees, and the farmers begin to plant their spring crops. 
   We have summer - the delightful period of vacation from school! The weather is hot, and we spend most of our day outdoors. To me, this season represents laboring through the heat. The heat symbolizes the trials in our lives, and we must continue to "run with endurance, the race that is set before us".
    Then, there is fall. The fruits of our toil in summer are finally harvested. A true representation of Heaven, when our good works on Earth (coupled with our faith in Jesus Christ) will be rewarded. A time where we glean our crops and store them up for the winter months. Then, the glorious cycle begins all over again. "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." - Matt. 6:20
    Enjoy this beautiful fall weather that is already in full swing. Please comment below stating your favorite thing about fall! God bless you, my dear readers!!

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