Nature's Beauty

September 14, 2025
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
So…where did summer go?  Wasn’t just last week July 4th?  I remember, when I was a kid, it seemed “time” moved ever so slowly.  But now, in the blink of an eye, a whole season has flown by! 
 
Yes, the beauty of fall, with all of its gorgeous colors, is upon us.  I think that’s one of the reasons I love Iowa.  The seasonal changes, from the onset of spring, with its “new beginnings” of life, to the summer days of watching the beauty of growth as Iowa farmland turns into God’s garden.  Fall comes and, almost overnight, leaves begin to turn into magnificent colors of red, yellow, orange, and purple.  Truly, God has artistic abilities way beyond what we can imagine. 
 
When I was young, winter brought with it so many opportunities for sledding, snowball fights, ice skating, or in my case, ice falling. 😊 Now that I’m older, I can even find beauty in a gentle snowfall, followed by a walk in the woods.  There, I am surrounded by the wonderful silence of nature.  I am very aware, however, that in the depths of winter when the temperature drops to single digits, a warm fireplace with a hot cup of coffee makes that beautiful snowfall something to behold from the comfort of my living room!
 
All of this to say, God has blessed us with so much---including every aspect of nature that He has created.  Do you take time to “treasure the moment” and thank Him, not only for the things He has done for you, but for the very surroundings in which you live? 
 
Take a moment---go for a walk, a bike ride, or simply go outside and enjoy the beauty of His creation!  It’s so easy to take for granted the treasures that God has provided for us.
 
So, as you breathe in this wonderful fall crisp air, tell Jesus how much you love Him and remember, He loves you more!
 
Thank you, Jesus….
 
Love in Him,
Pastor Allan   
 
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