As fall colors sweep in waves across northern forests, we rejoice in the sacred rhythm of seasons, Creator-sanctified by an eternal God. When chill chills, we think fondly of PNG, where the changing of seasons is subtle, and green persists year-round.
Enjoy PNG’s splendor below, and see the full album at https://carter-pathways.com/?page_id=120. We are 85 days from return!
Heaven’s glory, expressed on earth
Tree stone flower, divine mirth
Ballet of temporal splendor
Timed tune, eternal metaphor
“Let there be light” – the first command
Climax creation – woman, man
Dare we dance to heaven’s voice?
Maestro plays, joyfully noise!
Psalm 19 and others speak more on this topic. How does God use creation to speak to you? What is he saying to you? How are you responding?
God gives us everything. EVERYTHING, not least these precious and incredible bodies. How is your body his temple? How do you use your body to seek first God’s Kingdom?
Our generous Father is delighted when we praise him for his goodness, and when we worship him by revering him with the resources he has given us. As I reflect on this, I perceive we’re doing fairly well in the longer-term redeployment of the resources God’s given us stewardship of (see this recent post), but less well at being ready to be generous-without-notice: with cash, possessions, or time.
PNGans practice relational generosity regularly. We continue to learn from them.