The River, a Sugar Maple, and Jesus On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:2 The image of time as a river is powerful for me. A … Continue reading The River, a Sugar Maple, and Jesus
Month: October 2015
Image and Likeness
Image and Likeness Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness.” God saw everything he had made, and indeed, it was very good. Genesis 1:26a, 31a In a recent issue of the comic strip, Family Circus, middle brother Jeffy draws a picture of his older brother Billy. Billy says, … Continue reading Image and Likeness
Poor Decisions
Poor Decisions The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:26, 28 … Continue reading Poor Decisions
Strength
Strength Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 My father received … Continue reading Strength
Dashboard Jesus
Dashboard Jesus And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 I was listening to the NPR radio call-in show, Car Talk, when someone asked a question about his dashboard Jesus. “Should my … Continue reading Dashboard Jesus
Contemplating Grace 