The Middle of the Summer
Here we are in the middle of the summer, a time of year I really do love. I like the fact that some of the regular routines of the rest of the year are broken. I enjoy the added moments with my family, especially the times we get to go away together. I like being able to run outside without having to bundle up in boots and a heavy coat. I love seeing the trees filled with green and the flowers that continue to grow. I like cooking dinner on the grill. And I like the opportunity summer brings to reflect on my life and the months that have just passed. To me, summer is a great time of year. I have found, however, that summer is not only a time to rest, relax, and reflect. It is also a time to look forward and begin to anticipate what is to come. Although the calendar year begins in January, for many of us the real start to our year is September as we go back to school, begin our church ministry year, come back from ...