Some trees have lost their leaves. But, over the past week or so, most trees have been showing glorious colors. And today looks like the day when all the leaves will dump to the ground. (I'm sure that's an exaggeration. I'm sure it will take a few days!)

In any event, just watching the leaves today makes it clear why this season is called "fall." When I arrive at the church office this morning, as is true every morning, the pre-school kids were gathering in the playground as they were dropped off. There were so many leaves falling that the popular game was to try to catch them!

For today, forget the fact that we'll be raking and blowing and bagging and hauling all these leaves. Today, enjoy the joyful, beautiful abundance of the leaves as they fall! What a gift from God!