What a beautiful expression of hope and warmth! With March 20th fast approaching, the first day of Spring is almost here! Even if Phil saw his shadow.

As I stand before this still, ice-blanketed harbor, my heart is stirred with the hope of what lies beneath. There’s a powerful promise hidden in that frozen silence—a reminder that life is always at work, even when we can’t see it. Soon, as spring breathes warmth into our world, the fish and turtles will rise to the surface, reclaiming their place at the top. The ice will melt away, revealing waters that shimmer with life.

Despite winter’s lingering touch, there is some activity among sailors in the boatyard, preparing for spring; they know it’s on its way. 

It reminds me of Hosea 6:3

Let’s learn about the LORD. Let’s get to know the LORD. He will come to us as sure as the morning comes. He will come to us like the autumn rains and the spring rains that water the ground. 

Hosea 6:3

I treasure this part: “Let’s learn about the LORD. Let’s get to know the LORD”

Although snow may still blanket the earth, those gentle, fragrant spring rains will come and are essential; they will help nurture new life.

Just as spring rain nurtures the soil, His gentle presence refreshes our spirits, bringing renewal and hope.

Our hope is in the Lord Psalm 33:20 

Let’s remember that God is eternal, which means He isn’t confined by our circumstances. Whether we’re facing a winter storm or a summer storm His presence is unwavering. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, no matter the season we find ourselves in.

Even in the chaos of our daily lives, it’s easy to feel sometimes like we’re lost in a storm, tossed by the waves of uncertainty. Yet, just as the sun breaks through the clouds, so does hope pierce through our darkest moments. 

Imagine a small seed buried in the soil, hidden from the world above. It faces the darkness, unsure of its future. But unseen, within it lies the promise of a mighty tree, waiting for the right moment to break free and reach toward the heavens. This is how God sees you. 

Every tear you’ve shed waters the garden of your soul. Every struggle strengthens your roots, making you more resilient. You are not just a survivor; you are a warrior, created by the Master Gardener who knows the plans He has for you—a future a spring filled with hope.

I snapped this beautiful shot of pelicans coming together at the Kentucky Dam! It’s amazing to think these birds migrate from their northern breeding grounds to enjoy the warmer waters the Dam provides, where they can feast on all the fish they can find. Did you know that these elegant White Pelicans have a unique way of fishing? Instead of diving like their Brown Pelican cousins, they dip their heads beneath the surface and scoop up fish with their huge bills. And when they’re not fishing, you can find them soaking up the sun together on that little island—such a joyful sight!

Remember as Ecclesiastes tells us, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”