In the beginning...
Devotional reflection on Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
— Genesis 1:1 (NIV)
In just a few words, Genesis 1:1 proclaims a foundational truth that reverberates throughout all of Scripture and human history —God created the heavens and the earth. It’s a profound truth about the essence of our existence and the ultimate source of all things.
In this first verse of Scripture, the stage is set for a cosmic narrative of God’s plan of redemption and God’s deep desire for relationship with His creation. It teaches us that our lives find their meaning and purpose in the context of God’s creation and divine intention.
With awe and wonder, we are invited to look to the Creator and recognize our place within this grand design. It should inspire gratitude for the gift of life, humility in the face of God’s infinite wisdom, and a deep reverence for the world around us.
May we embrace the truth of Genesis 1:1, allowing it to shape our perspective, ignite our worship, and guide our stewardship of God’s magnificent creation.
4th of July Reflection
Back in the day, when I was teaching middle school mathematics, I would ask my students if they thought other countries had a July 4th. Completely unrelated to math, I know. But when teaching middle school, sometimes one does what one must do to get through the day. :-)
New Perspective
This article is based on the third sermon in the “Be the New” series I preached this past fall at Kuna Church of the Nazarene. View this sermon below, starting at minute 21:22. Keep scrolling to read the article.
Walking Along the Boise River
Walking along the Boise River, my eyes caught a glimpse of the distant foothills covered in snow. I made this photo and then, upon returning home, put it up on my laptop. It’s a decent photo. Not bad. But the colors don’t represent the vividness that caused me to pause my walk, enjoy a moment to take in the scene, and then click off severa…