In our culture many people experience a post-holiday crash. Some are exhausted from parties and hosting family from out of town. Some are sad to see the empty place where the light of the Christmas tree glowed. Some are trying to get back on a reasonable eating plan after the indulgence of the holidays, while others are already weary of the New Year’s resolution they made but can’t quite seem to keep. What do we have to look forward to as these winter months stretch out before us?

Valentine’s Day candy and décor already fill the store aisles. Easter baskets and candy will be on the shelves bef...