February 15 – Fire and Ice

Brighton Beach in Duluth is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise, waves, ice, and the big lake. Soon, these winter landscapes will melt into the big lake as Springtime draws closer.

By now, we are gaining 2 minutes more daylight per day compared to early January — one of the fastest daylight-increase rates of the entire year. This boost is what jump-starts late-winter melting, longer twilights, and the first subtle signals of Spring.

With the harshness of January cold behind us, there is much hope for the warmer days of Spring just ahead. The increasing daylight hours prove it, and the melting ice hints at it.

So that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You go out in the morning and the evening to shout for joy. Psalm 65:8

Thank you, Lord, for giving us a fresh new hope for today, and the promises that lie ahead. Today is a gift, spend it wisely.