Have you ever seen a ladybug wearing a sweater? How about a bee wearing a scarf or a spider wearing snow boots? Insects might not have a winter wardrobe, but God designed them to brave the cold in very creative ways! We're exploring:

• Why did God make seasons?
• How do insects survive cold months?
• How can we live and do well in hard times?
• How can we create a legacy for those who live after us?

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Scriptures Used in This Episode:

“As long as the earth continues, planting and harvest, cold and hot, summer and winter, day and night will not stop.” Genesis 8:22

“He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” Colossians 1:17

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1

“This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” Psalm 91:2

“We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts…” Romans 5:3-5

“He (God) will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone.” Revelation 1:4

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Lifespan: The amount of time a certain species normally lives for.

Diapause: When an insect goes dormant (stops growing or developing) to survive the cold. Similar to hibernation.

Glycerol: A chemical compound some insects produce to keep their cells from freezing (same chemical used in antifreeze).

Legacy: What we do in life that blesses and impacts people after our lives.

Refuge: A safe place. A shelter.

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