The Colorado sunset this evening captivated us as it melted scarlet into the silver horizon. As we watched the last streaks of pink fade, dark clouds gathered. It began to rain. The moment was ethereal. 

Fading Fragment 

Sometimes the rain carries me to the eternal God Himself

whose shadow He deigned to shimmer

 within a

fading fragment—like a raindrop. When heaven and earth blend,

the atmosphere grows redolent with eternity. One minute picture

of that mix is rain and earth. Precipitation mingled with soil

takes on an irresistible scent. Before the heavens open,

the aroma is heavy and captivating; but there is a

compelling—earthy yet ethereal quality—in the smell—when water

from heaven first touches the dirt of earth. Those initial few

drops of a downpour fusing with common soil are bursting with life,

with potential. That aromatic blend—earth and first rain mingled—is

one fraction of forever: A symbol of eternity. It is a withering moment

that says, “Heaven and earth are inextricably bound, and God created

humankind in His image and intends for us to live forever.” God uses

withering moments and events to point to things that will last forever.