Spring is here, and new life abounds. Calves, lambs and chicks are all being born. Every day, I hear baby birds cheeping and their parents singing and chirping. It is a glorious time.
The grass is growing by leaps and bounds, buds are on the trees, flowering pears are blooming and my hibiscus is in bloom. It is so gorgeous right now in our fair town.
Take a few minutes to enjoy God's beauty all around you. (My collies are certainly enjoying themselves with the warmer weather and soft grass!)
This is also the time of year when we get spring break visitors. I run into them at Cracker Barrel, Wal-Mart and other businesses about town. We need to show true Southern hospitality and kindness to these guests. Why not invite them to attend church with you? You may make a new friend, as many of them return yearly.
Have you done anything special for the Lenten season? As a family, we are looking forward to Holy Week and Easter Sunday, and dwelling upon what Easter means: the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As spring progresses, all around is newness of life that reminds us we have new life in Christ because of His resurrection from the dead.
Janice Lynn Crose lives in Crestview with her husband, Jim; her brother, Robb; her two rescue collies, Shane and Jasmine; and two cats, Kathryn and Prince Valiant.
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HAPPENINGS: Spring's arrival offers Lenten reflection