1.0Through the Lens of Faithhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaitheelliotthttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/author/eelliottMaking way for spring - Through the Lens of Faithrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="cbRTnHT2qh"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/2018/03/making-way-spring.html">Making way for spring</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/2018/03/making-way-spring.html/embed#?secret=cbRTnHT2qh" width="600" height="338" title="“Making way for spring” — Through the Lens of Faith" data-secret="cbRTnHT2qh" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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The earth is making its way toward spring. Some buds are peaking out early, depending upon the weather where you are. When I see the buds, it gives me hope. Spring is good for the earth. It is good for our soul. When the world warms around us, it is easier for our souls to…http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/files/2017/12/IMG_3544-e1520193603225-225x300.jpg