the beginnings of 'heaven'

another summer comes to its final days. nobody ever reacts with excitement with the death of the summer months. perhaps they're stay is too short here in the mid-west. the fall always seems to bring out mixed emotions.

but for me...fall is beautiful. perhaps my favorite of all the seasons. each has its own unique draw, but the colors, the crisp breeze, the smell of football in the air and memories of carving pumpkins and diving into piles of leaves makes the change of this season amazing!

maybe it's the mentality that comes with it. there's a sense of warmth i feel. i'm forced to reach deep into my drawers and pull out the old sweatshirts and bundle up again. i look forward to a cup of hot chocolate or warm tea at night. and i'm beginning to feel the hibernation of a long winter's nap approaching.

and have you ever noticed a renewed interest in curling up with a good book come fall?

when we plan curriculum around the church, we always know that book studies are better received at the beginning of a school year. there's a little excitement over the chance to study.

i love that.

this fall, i'm embarking on an adventure. randy alcorn's book, 'heaven' has been recommended to me a billion times, so i've decided to tackle it during my free time between work, diapers, watching my buckeyes and talking with my lovely bride.

it's already begun to awaken in me a suppressed interest in the eternal...and i've only read the first chapter!

i'll let you know what the season's adventure entails...