Hibernation

​In elementary school, we learn that many animals in North America hibernate in the winter.  They gorge on food, grow a protective layer of fat, and sleep for days on end.  While I recently learned that hibernating animals are not 100% unconscious the whole time (they do wake up occasionally to deal with some bodily needs), winter is a time in the animal kingdom to slow down.

Earlier today, I was chatting with someone about how difficult it can be to get up on these cold mornings.  The sun comes up so late, and we agreed that we are groggy even when it does.  Then I made the comment about how humans are still animals and most animals hibernate at this time of year.  They agreed that this makes sense… though I fully admit that I love any excuse to sleep in and move more slowly.

Now that we are past the frenetic rush of the holidays, I hope you get to enjoy the slowness of the season.  Now is the time when we get to slow down and enjoy the simple comforts and the coziness of our homes.

The Northminster building will be closed this week.  Hopefully, business can wait until the new year.  See you all on January 4th at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate Epiphany Sunday.

Blessings,
Pastor Chris