by Eileen Parsons | Dec 22, 2022 | Articles
Winter Solstice. Yesterday, December 21st, was the first official day of winter. It’s been cold and snowing for several weeks now (at least in Northern New York where I am silly enough to live). Darkness envelopes us by 4:30 pm and doesn’t let the sun come up before...
by Eileen Parsons | Feb 8, 2018 | Articles
“You have put gladness in my heart…” Psalm 4:7a It’s snowing – again – still – as usual (for this time of the year). It would be pretty if we hadn’t already seen 250” of snowfall this season. After a time, you feel claustrophobic and restless. Each...
by Eileen Parsons | Dec 25, 2017 | Articles
Snow blankets the yard. Icicles hang down from the roof. Lights twinkle in windows; carols are sung on nearly every radio station. Trees are decorated, packages are wrapped. Soon colorful wrapping and bright bows will cover the space under the tree. I will spend...
by Eileen Parsons | Jun 4, 2016 | Articles
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 I don’t witness too many sunrises. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like to see the sun rise. It’s an incredible way to start the day. The...
by Eileen Parsons | Mar 31, 2016 | Articles
It’s quiet. Birdsong rides on the gentle breeze rustling the leaves. The sun is a faint glow in the east, not yet ready to dawn the day. The women speak in hushed voices, their whispers filled with sadness and longing. “Who will roll the stone away?” they wonder. ...
