Ok, that is not how the phrase goes, but with the "coldness" of this winter, it seems to fit. From the top of the head to the bottom of the toes, everything is cold. Is there ever a time that could be considered "good cold"? For all involved in the Winter Olympics, the answer would be an emphatic "YES!" A cold iced drink on a hot day is normally considered "good cold".  But when the temperature is 6 degrees for the start of the day, and there is not enough snow to even sled (one of our family favorites-the picture below is from such a day in December of 1990), well, that is what I would consider a "bad cold".

While some cold weather could be considered "good", can a "cold heart" be placed in the same category? I'm not asking about cool hands under pressure (like Cool Hand Luke), or a cool head in most situations (like Bill Self at KU), but a coldness of heart towards the Lord-is that God's desire for our lives?

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 When salvation takes place and our relationship with Jesus grows, evidence of a "warming heart" that is formed and developed by the Holy Spirit in us towards God should be evident.

Be encouraged this week! In the midst of the cold weather, keep your warm heart blazing by spending time with the One who who makes once-frigid areas of our lives warm by His transforming might.