A Much Needed Perspective
As the world continues to wrestle with division, war, uncertainty, and unrest, moments that unite us seem to be increasingly rare. Yet in this past week far above earth, the Artemis II mission quietly offered humanity a transforming perspective. In circling the moon, these four astronauts weren’t just pushing the boundaries of space exploration; they reminded us of a deeper truth about our shared home. The distant images they’ve recorded of our planet earth invite us to rediscover our awe of God’s creation, our sense of wonder, and a desire for peace, unity, and shared hope that transcends everything dividing us below. This leads us to ask the question, “Will there ever be peace on earth?” . . .
Brand New Day
Do you ever wonder why God in His wisdom divided up time into blocks of days, weeks, months, seasons, and years? Does the repetitive cadence of these divisions give you comfort? Does it ever make you feel like you have been given a fresh start? Do the daily sunrise and sunset, or the seasonal seedtime and harvest, lead you to give thanks to the Creator for His faithfulness? . . .
From a Distance
Don’t we often find when we zoom out and see our troubles from a distance everything appears peaceful and harmonious, just like in the image above. Yet here on earth our lived experience is vastly different. Jesus, in fact, confirmed this would be the case when He told His disciples “In this world you will have trouble”, but then He adds, “But fear not. I have overcome the world.” . . .