keep walking in winter
though the cold makes you shiver
there’s growth to be found
Buried deep in the ground
In winter
Keep walking in winter
Though the frost may be bitter
Barren fields lie in wait
For the sunlight to breakthrough
In winter
Season come
And seasons go
Every moment
leads to growth
Like seeds our change
Is happening
In places unseen
Seasons come and seasons go
In every one of them
I know that
You’re working
Deep below In winter
Keep walking in winter
Don’t be a quitter
Keep your eyes on the prize
therein our joy lies
In winter




I am a “morning” person by nature, but ever since the time change this past November, my dogs have wanted to get up before the crack of dawn. Literally. I mean like 5am sometimes. I have always been a light sleeper- and I can hear their faint high pitch whimper… which slowly turns into a deep, guttural “ARF”! The “boys” are getting older, and when they’ve gotta go, well- they’ve gotta go!
So I am usually out walking with them sometimes as early as 6am. I have learned the hard way that it is much more enjoyable when I take the time to actually prepare for this walk ahead of time. If you know me- the less I have to bring with me the better! But these chilly mornings beg for socks, snow boots, a hat, scarf, gloves, and a winter coat.
I hate wearing all that stuff, because I feel like I am weighed down. But deep down I know that preparation is everything. Just like I prepare myself to brace the cold, I have to also prepare my heart and mind each day for the spiritual walk…
so that I can be prepared to weather whatever storm comes my way 🙂
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.- 1 Peter 1:13