Rejoice In All Seasons And Circumstances

Perhaps it is not a coincidence that Thanksgiving—and other harvest festivals around the world—take place during the end of autumn. As the vibrant days of summer turn to autumn’s harvest, we pivot toward the soon-to-be season of dormancy and darkness. Author Catherine McNiel writes about the spiritual value to be found in every season of life, including seasons of dormancy, because in God’s creation “nothing is wasted. Fruits and vegetables may be harvested to provide life for another creatur...