As September arrives, we welcome the start of a new school year and the change of seasons. The crisp autumn air signals exciting community events here in Preston County, most notably the Buckwheat Festival happening in late September/early October. This beloved annual celebration brings our community together to enjoy good food, music, crafts, and activities while supporting local growers.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of a new academic year and harvest season preparations, I find comfort and inspiration in my faith. The changing leaves remind me of the everlasting nature of God, as it is written in Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” As the seasons come and go, my Christian faith provides an anchor in times of transition and uncertainty.
The Buckwheat Festival also represents community and coming together. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” The connections formed over hot cakes and local meats, the stories told while perusing handmade crafts, all serve to lift each other up and build bonds.
As we hurtle into fall schedules packed with classes, activities, festivals and more, I pray we take time for reflection and service. Let us follow Jesus’s example, taking comfort in faith and fellowship during both the exciting seasons and mundane times of life. There is blessing to be found in community and the changing of seasons.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of a new academic year and harvest season preparations, I find comfort and inspiration in my faith. The changing leaves remind me of the everlasting nature of God, as it is written in Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” As the seasons come and go, my Christian faith provides an anchor in times of transition and uncertainty.
The Buckwheat Festival also represents community and coming together. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” The connections formed over hot cakes and local meats, the stories told while perusing handmade crafts, all serve to lift each other up and build bonds.
As we hurtle into fall schedules packed with classes, activities, festivals and more, I pray we take time for reflection and service. Let us follow Jesus’s example, taking comfort in faith and fellowship during both the exciting seasons and mundane times of life. There is blessing to be found in community and the changing of seasons.
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