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Unlike the trees, hills, and buildings around us, the weather dramatically changes from day to day and forces us to live accordingly. When we look at the weather through the spectacles of man’s reason as the meteorologist does we can learn some basic facts and we become aware of the awesome power th
Day after day the blanket of air around the earth is rippling and swirling with activity. From our earthly perspective, the changing atmosphere produces an intriguing array of clouds, precipitation, and levels of comfort. We often hear the whole matter summarized as “good” or “bad” weather. From the
O, indeed, there are signs in the creation God has made that do indicate a change in the weather. There are signs that winter's grip upon us is slowly slipping away. (And even that statement is not the language of faith. It is not winter's grip that is upon us. And it is not that the grip of God upo
It is a month that partakes of winter and of spring, being neither one or the other, but often a violent mixture of the two. We have been aware of the increasing length of days and of the growing power of the sun. The result is the often high wind and violent storms that characterize the month. Weat
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The atmosphere is warming up, they say. We are in for some dramatic changes in weather in the years ahead. As a result, once fertile growing areas may become deserts. Plant life will shift toward the poles. Food shortages may bring hunger and starvation. Ocean currents will change, bringing disrupti
It has been a typical October day, crystal clear and sunny, but the warmth of the sun has been noticeably tempered by the chill wind. There have been a few slight frosts which have nipped the more tender plants of our gardens, but tonight’s weather forecast seems to spell the end for the still livin
Winter was still in the land, and all things were still asleep in winter’s deep. The radio had predicted another winter-storm in the offing. Yes, it was another storm which neither Almanac nor weather-man had really foreseen, and which fact made one feel deeply that the winds of the Almighty blow wh
In the city, it was a bright summer afternoon. A few fluffy, white clouds rolled overhead, but otherwise dotted with only a few of the flying sort. Crisp blue sky everywhere seemed so warm and inviting. No rain, no storm, no gray. It was blue—bright blue—with a few feathery, painted clouds. Amazing
Yesterday I was inclined to be sad. Threatening clouds hung low overhead, while the north-wind, raw and cold, sent its penetrating blasts far into the southlands. I knew full well that Indian summer is still to come with its warm and pleasant days before the full blast of winter is upon us. But it i