The Why of Spiritual Winter

By Kandy Persall Old Man Winter has his place. He brings us holidays, vacations and our anniversary. Blankets of snow and crystals of ice are beautiful, but after a while, we are ready for spring. There is a larger purpose for winter. It’s necessary for growth. Winter is an ugly time for most trees. They shed their leaves and reveal …

Awakening From a Spiritual Winter

  Spring. A time of daffodils, crocus and tulips. Vibrant with color and bursting with life.   But, I’ve discovered that bulbs aren’t the only things that bloom in spring.   Weeds are also popping their unwelcome sprouts out of the ground.   At first, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two. Both are a tiny, green blade. …