{"id":781,"date":"2016-12-14T05:00:48","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/?p=781"},"modified":"2016-12-05T19:17:16","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T01:17:16","slug":"still-blooming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/2016\/12\/still-blooming.html","title":{"rendered":"Still blooming"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winter season can be difficult. Weather is much colder and perhaps snow falls have coated the green\"IMG_5746\"<\/a> grass.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of this month I still saw roses blooming. I couldn’t believe it. I am the world’s least fan of winter. I wish I could move to the desert some days!<\/p>\n

But seeing the roses in bloom reminded me that we can find springtime any time — in our hearts. We can be warmed by our faith no matter how cold we feel.<\/p>\n

If you can’t find a live rose in bloom, cut a picture of one out of a magazine or draw one to remind you of the warmth of faith and joy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The winter season can be difficult. Weather is much colder and perhaps snow falls have coated the green grass. At the beginning of this month I still saw roses blooming. I couldn’t believe it. I am the world’s least fan of winter. I wish I could move to the desert some days! 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