Whole Gospel To Whole World
God enthroned above. Stronger than a lion's jaw. Gentler than a dove. In this haiku, I wanted to express my deep adoration for the living God. He is enthroned above. He is the ruler over all the kings and queens of the earth. His kingdom has no end. The Lord most high is majestic and... Continue Reading →
The King of glory. All the trees will clap their hands. For you are worthy. God created the entire cosmos. He created giraffes, birds, monkeys, trees, you and me. Therefore, He is worthy to be worshipped. The trees clapping their hands is an anthropomorphic image used in Scripture. It expresses how God is worthy to... Continue Reading →
Oh Holy Spirit. Like a deer pants for water So I thirst for you. The Psalmist from the Bible talks about being thirsty for God. He uses a wonderful analogy, comparing our thirst for knowing God like a deer who pants for water. We need God every day. His Holy Spirit can satisfy all our... Continue Reading →
The seed is buried. It quickly sprouts from the ground To the afterlife. When we plant a seed into the ground, it has the capacity to grow into a beautiful flower or a massive tree. Isn't that amazing? Meditate on this truth for a second. Growing up, I enjoyed going to the local park. The... Continue Reading →
The caterpillar. Metamorphosis delight. Flying to freedom. What an amazing insect. When I first heard that a caterpillar turned into a butterfly, I was shocked. It took me a few years before I finally believed it. Metamorphosis is the right terminology for this change. It is radical. From the larval stage to the adult stage... Continue Reading →
Vast Galaxies Swirl. Rotating disks of bright stars Like a pinwheel toy. Growing up, my art teacher would have us make pinwheels. These toys were made of plastic curls that would attach to a stick by a pin. Their colorful design was mesmerizing when they would spin in the wind. The galaxies in the universe... Continue Reading →
All snowflakes unique. The iris in our eyes too. Watching the ice fall. Have you noticed how each snowflake has its own unique pattern? The same is true for the iris in our eyes. The complex pattern of nature in snow and the eyes in Earth's creatures resonate with my soul. To me, this view... Continue Reading →
The Son of God on the Cross Broken, battered, and torn Bruised, crushed, and worn For the sins of humankind. The Son of God on the Cross Shouting out, "Forgive them." They don't understand their sin. What unconditional love is this? The Son of God on the Cross Who died for you and me Setting... Continue Reading →
Traversing through the valley below Evergreen trees are laden with snow. Sunset sparkles off the frosty lake Deer fall asleep while the owl awakes Stars take their turn in the misty sky Blue moon shines the traveler's eye She reaches for pine cones and briar Plants a green tent and starts a fire. The morning... Continue Reading →
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7 God promises us in Philippians 4:7 that he will impart to us a peace that will help guard our hearts and minds through Jesus Christ in this ruthless world. Jesus said, "Blessed are the... Continue Reading →
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