There are monsters in the closet and hiding under the bed, waiting . . . until Mom turns on the night light. I focus on its soft glow and sleep. Picture by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be… Read More
Reflecting God: Absorbing His Light
Last week we learned about reflection and diffused light. Let’s continue to follow the science, to learn more about light rays and how they work in this world. Our God set up some amazing systems. When light rays hit the surface of a leaf, the green light is reflected. That is what gives the leaf… Read More
Spiritual Phototropism
I introduced the idea of “spiritual phototropism” on December 21, but I’d love to spend more time with you on this subject. Tropism is the turning or bending (typically by growth instead of movement) of an organism in response to external stimuli. When it refers to plants turning toward the nourishment of the sun, is… Read More
Dei-Phototropism
A number of years ago I took three semesters of our church’s Leaders of the Harvest classes. Everyone was asked to write down their own belief statement. I was convicted by the verse below, and my personal Biblical mandate became a poem (Nov. 13, 2006). If any one of you thinks God has something for… Read More
We Observed the Light
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village…a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East. They asked around, “Where can we find and pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews? We observed a star in the eastern sky that signaled his birth. We’re on pilgrimage to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2, message The… Read More
Dei-Phototropism
Designed and planted by the Master Gardener2 and nourished by His Word, I bask in His love song.3 Turning my face to His Son, I am showered with blessings, cascaded with rivers of His Light.4 When winter storms buffet and ice weighs heavily on my branches, I remain rooted deeply, secure in the green pastures… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 