Appreciation
Green becomes reds and yellows Fullness turns baren Emptiness occurs Buds grow Green returns We have entered the season in which we are reminded that our cycles of life involve the transformation of vibrant greens to muted colors of yellow or red that catch the sun's rays just right and begin to sparkle. This season of transformation gives a different kind of breath, it is one that whispers to us; it is ok to let go, to be different than you were yesterday or last year. These whispers gently seep into our souls and we find ourselves asking deeper questions about our purpose and existence. As we watch trees that are full of life become bare we notice more acutely the ways in which our own lives are bare. This life of shepherding, being the prophetic voice, casting a vision, and pouring into the lives of others hoping that God will not just equip but empower us and those within our families of faith to become people who are co-creators, driven by hospitality to all and are willi