Rosemarie Daher

Have you ever said, "Umm, how does that work?" when you've read Genesis 1?  Day 3 tells of the creation of plants and Day 4 summarizes the creation of sun, moon, and stars. But how can plants live without the light of the sun? Then I get to the end of the Book, which talks about many "trees of life" along a river. The fruit is eaten by inhabitants of a God-designed city to give their bodies eternal life. The prophet John also says there's no need for sun or moon because the glory of God illuminates the city (Revelation 21:33) and the Lord God will shine on the New Jerusalem so there is no more night in the city (Revelation 22:5). So in the end, light returns to the universe as it was before creation, the brightness of God's Presence which makes all things grow and thrive. Reflection: How important is the light of God for you today? In what ways do you experience it?

Wondering: How can God blaspheme himself?  A passage of scripture makes me shake my head in wonder at our human foolishness. (I'm not sure we've gotten much smarter in the 2000 years since this happened.) At the unjust trial that leads to Jesus' death, he is accused of breaking Jewish law. However, no two witnesses can agree on a charge against him. Then the Jewish high priest asks him if he's the Messiah. "You have said so,”   Jesus replied.   “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.   What do you think?” “He is worthy of death,” they answered. (Matthew 24:62-66) Ok, do I understand that they're killing God - Jesus, God's messenger - because he admits who he is?  In essence, the priest is saying,...

Writing. Art. Music. Talking. I've loved them since I was a little kid. They're "me." "Hello, self!" we say with easy comfort, recognizing what makes our heart sing. For you, is it: people colors numbers shapes sounds smells food or? Finding and nurturing that "thing" will make your soul come alive. It's how you were created to be and what you were made to do.