Yes, it’s January 1, 2026.
Yes, it’s winter in Colorado.
Yes, this morning I sat outside on our deck. 
Yes, our new fire pit was lit and my weighted blanket covered my lap.
Yes, and of course my morning coffee.
It was delightful!

“Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”
from Matthew 11:28-30, The Message

Those were the words on the sticker on the side of my mug. It was God’s message for me … and may it be for you as well as we start the new year!

Next Thursday, January 8, 2026, Echoes returns with its first post of the new year.
See ya’ then.