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As God Makes a Morning

Posted in Blessings, Encouragement, God's Goodness, God's Power, God's Presence, God's Provision, God's Refuge, God's Strength, God's Wisdom, Hope, Joy, Meditation, Renewing the Mind, Uncategorized, tagged Creation, Dawn, Experiencing God in creation, God's Blessings, God's Presence, God's Provision, God's wonders, Nature, Psalm 104:24 on June 6, 2024| 39 Comments »

For me, the best way to begin a day is to head outdoors with a journal, pen, and mug of coffee, to watch God make a morning—especially this time of year with its temperate breezes, lush foliage, and dazzling flowers—all enjoyed to the accompaniment of birdsong.

And while soaking in the glory of late springtime, I reaffirm: nature illuminates many glorious truths about our Heavenly Father.

The following impressions come from my journals, as I’ve tried to listen to God while observing various features in my little corner of creation:

LIGHT

Let the golden light of morning remind you of My presence surrounding you, the Light of My Word to counsel, the Light of My joy to give delight, and the Light of My hope to dispel discouragement (1).

SKY

See the cloudless sky soaring into infinity? My love for you is as high as the heavens. And just as the sky is always over you wherever you go, I am always, tenderly watching over you (2).

FOLIAGE

Look closely at the bushes and trees. Note how their thickly-leafed branches create a cathedral of calm amidst urban-frenzy. Within the cool environs, numerous birds and animals find peace and protection.

You can find absolute rest and refuge in Me. Not that trials do not come. But they “cannot penetrate the sanctuary of your soul” when you dwell in My shelter (3).

TREES

As the sun rises, your eyes are drawn to the back-lit leaves of the trees, transformed into glowing, emerald-like jewels. But the trees themselves live unaware of their luminous splendor.

I’ve created My children to also glow with the Light of My Son . Often they’re unaware of the Sonlight radiating through them, but know this: there are those who see and find themselves drawn to My Light as a result (4).

(Please forgive the mixed metaphor—this quote was too good to pass up!)

BIRDS

Let the variety of birds remind you that I value uniqueness. Celebrate who I’ve made you to be: the colors of your personality, the pattern of your life, the song of gifts and talents I’ve given you to share with the world, the habits of goodness I’ve formed in you to impact others.

Join the birds in singing My praise, and keep your heart filled with joy (5).

FLOWERS

Sunbeams now illuminate each flower, so they glow with vibrancy of color. Let the various hues, shapes, and scents remind you of My creativity and care producing beauty in your life—beauty of character.

Like the flowers that keep their faces toward the sun, you also keep yours toward the Son throughout the day (6).

SQUIRRELS

Here come the squirrels, jumping from limb to limb with confidence. You too can live in confidence, because I’ve equipped you to accomplish what I desire for you.

Even when the squirrels walk upside down on a branch, they do not fall. Similarly, I make firm your steps and keep you from falling.

When it’s time to rest, a squirrel can nap on the end of a branch and never concern himself that he might fall or the branch might break—an example of perfect trust. I am your unfailing security; you can trust Me implicitly (7).

Do you see? Right here in your backyard you can: find examples of My wonders, experience Me in the sanctuary of My creation, and behold My power and glory (8).

Let the tranquility and delight of these moments carry you through this day with peace and joy!

Notes

1.Psalm 119:105, 130; 16:11; 62:5-8

2. Psalm 103:11; 121:8; 1 John 4:18

3. Psalm 4:8; 5:11b; 91:1-4, quoted clause from Hannah Whitehall Smith

4. Psalm 34:5

5. Isaiah 43:7; Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:11-14; Psalm 148:8-13

6. Isaiah 26:3; Hebrews 12:2a; Romans 8:5-6

7. Ephesians 4:12; Hebrews 13:20-21; Psalm 37:24; Jude 1:24

8. Psalm 31:21a; 104:24, 33-34; 63:2

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Five for Five

Posted in Bible Study, Blessings, Encouragement, Excellence, Faith, God, God's Goodness, God's Presence, God's Salvation, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Prayer, Seeking God, Uncategorized, Worship, tagged Christianity, Corporate Worship, Creation, God, God's Glory, Jesus, Live out our faith, quiet time, serving others, spring, the five senses on April 18, 2024| 36 Comments »

After the cold starkness of winter, spring gleefully reawakens our senses with her:

Effusion of colorful flowers
Scents of hyacinth, lilacs, and freshly-mowed grass
Symphony of bird song
Flavors of tender asparagus, luscious strawberries, and tart rhubarb
Textures of furry pussy willows, fuzzy moss, and silken magnolia petals

Praise God for our abilities to see, smell, hear, taste, and touch, allowing us to enjoy Spring in so many ways!

Even better, those abilities allow us to meet God in at least five ways.

Our five senses help us understand God more clearly.

Consider how the far-flung stars and planets speak of his power; the clever camouflage of lizard, fawn, and frog display his wisdom; the endless variety of colors, shapes, and textures prove his creativity; the instinctive parenting skills of adult animals demonstrate his goodness.

The wonder of creation is

every encounter illuminates

something about God.

–Margaret Feinberg, Wonderstruck, 55

Our five senses help us experience God’s glory more profoundly.

We can see his power at work in the transformation of lives [1].
We can hear his wisdom in godly men and women, such as Thomas á Kempis or Corrie ten Boom (just two among millions!):

We can feel God’s loving touch through a hug that conveys compassion, a worship song that quickens the heart, or a landscape vista that gives us glory-goosebumps.

We can taste his goodness in all the variety of blessings we enjoy (Psalm 34:8).

We can smell the fragrance of his sweet presence (Psalm 45:6-8)—if we pay attention.

Our five senses help us connect with God more intimately in solitude.

Many people call it Quiet Time—moments they spend with God in scripture reading/study, prayer, perhaps journaling, and/or listening to peaceful worship music.

It’s in the quiet we begin to see important realities of the spiritual realm, hear God’s voice within our spirits providing wisdom and encouragement, feel his presence more palpably as we touch our knees to the floor in prayer, and again, smell the fragrance of his sweet presence as he meets us in our place of solitude.

Our five senses help us worship God more intently in community.

The whole person, with all his senses,

with both mind and body,

needs to be involved in genuine worship.

Jerry Kerns [2]

Kerns would have us fully engaged–first to bless God’s heart and then to elevate the experience for us also.

How?

See the majesty and splendor of God on his throne–in your imagination. This is who you are worshiping [3]!

Hear the music and join in with grateful, enthusiastic praise [4].

Feel the presence of God as you pray. Try placing your hands on your lap, palms up—open and empty, symbolic of humility and receptivity [5].

Taste the bread and wine/juice with prayerful gratitude. Jesus is our Bread of Life who satisfies our spiritual hunger, who shed his blood for us so we might one day enjoy heaven with him. May we never become desensitized to the magnitude of his sacrifice.

Smell the fragrance of God’s saints as they leave the perfume of kindness, uplift, and joy in their wake.

Our five senses help us live out our faith more joyfully.

When our heart’s desire is to serve God by serving others, we’ll aspire to live so people:

See the Light of Jesus in our choices, behavior, and attitudes (Matthew 5:14-15)

Hear us speak truth, wisdom, and encouragement (Proverbs 10:20-21)

Feel the love of God in our interactions with them (John 13:35)

Taste the flavorful salt of God’s divine grace within us (Matthew 5:13)

Smell the fragrance of Christ in our lives (2 Corinthians 2:15-16)

And as we engage all five senses in these five ways, what will happen?

We’ll bring more glory to God and enjoy more fully the satisfying, abundant life his Son provides.

That sounds mighty good to me. You too?

[1] Stunning examples include Jake DeShazer (https://nancyaruegg.com/2016/08/18/a-miracle-of-forgiveness/), Johnny Hart (https://nancyaruegg.com/2018/08/09/johnny-and-jesus/), and Isobel Kuhn (https://nancyaruegg.com/2024/04/11/goodness-and-mercy-followed/).

[2] https://www.experiencingworship.com/articles/general/2001-7-great-quotes-on-worship.html

[3] See: https://nancyaruegg.com/2023/07/06/in-awe-of-gods-magnificence/

[4] See: https://nancyaruegg.com/2015/09/07/when-worship-loses-the-wonder/

[5] See: https://nancyaruegg.com/2015/03/23/the-ultimate-delight/

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Along the Shoreline of Wonder

Posted in God, God's Power, Uncategorized, tagged 1 Timothy 4:4, Creation, God's artistry, God's wonders, Psalm 92:4, Symmetry, wonders of creation on August 24, 2023| 45 Comments »

Of the two art installations below, which piece appeals to you the most?

Jackson Pollock’s #31 (1950)?

Or, the rose window of Strasbourg Cathedral, designed by the architect Erwin von Steinbach in the twelfth century?

Pollock’s work impresses us for his unique creativity at the time, its size (nearly 9’ x 18’), the gnarled texture, and the illusion of movement.

The second artwork dazzles us for its intricate design, its size (nearly 50 feet across), and the precise, colorful artistry.

Another factor that draws our eye: symmetry—the quality of being made up of similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

Imagine the number of glass pieces required for the Strasbourg window, each carefully cut to exact dimensions in order to complete sixteen matching petals. Note that the number doubles where the sixteen sections become thirty-two.

Research conducted with babies has proven: humans are born with a predilection for symmetry, whether it’s in art, nature, music, or the people we find attractive.

Beauty is bound up with symmetry.
Herman Weyl, physicist [1]

Even Pollock employed symmetry in his work. There’s balance between the right and left sides, the top and bottom, in the amount of paint used, and in the ratio of gray, white, and black paint (albeit not as precise as a rose window)!

Of course, it wasn’t a human who introduced symmetry into the universe, it was God, and it is everywhere.

Countless examples can be found in four basic forms.

Bilateral, with matching right and left sides:

Except for a few anomalies, all animals fall into this category.

Radial, with parts radiating outwards from a center:

Aeonium arboreum

Biradial, which combine both radial and bilateral symmetry:

See all those hundreds of barbs on each feather? They’re bilaterally symmetrical too.

And spherical:

Globe Thistle

But then there are numerous variations, including:

Fractal, where the same shape or pattern in various sizes is repeated over and over.

Romanesco Broccoli

Wallpaper, with its repeating pattern horizontally and vertically.

Macro Photography of actual honeycomb

Fibonacci, based on the ratio 1:1.618 and called the Golden Ratio [2], is found in the double spiral of sunflower seeds.

Rotational, when an object still looks the same after some distance of rotation.

Icosahedral, with its adjoining faces, each connected to the others at the same angle, creating a spherical shape.

Model of the Carbon 60 Molecule

The Carbon 60 molecule is just one example of symmetry at the microscopic level. But it also occurs at the cosmic.

For instance, on April 8, 2024, Planet Earth will experience a total solar eclipse—another example of bilateral symmetry. Such a phenomenon occurs because the sun is 400 times larger than the moon, but also 400 times farther from the earth, making the two bodies appear the exact same size in the sky [3].

Nearly everywhere we look, some form of symmetry is bound to be within view.

And what might we learn about God from his use of symmetry?

The wonder of creation is,

every encounter illuminates

something about God.
Margaret Feinberg [4]

Symmetry indicates that he loves order and organization, pattern and design, proportion and balance.

Symmetry gives evidence of his intentionality in creation, his attention to detail, his care and precision in the execution of his plan.

Symmetry affirms Intelligent Design. All of these astounding patterns could not have happened by chance, any more than pieces of glass can randomly come together in a rose window.

The more we know of God’s works, the better we know him.

The better we know God, the greater our awe and wonder.

And wending along the shoreline of wonder leads to worship [5].

* * * * * * * * * *

Thank you, Glorious Creator, for the joy of discovery as we learn about you. You ARE the Master Craftsman. Everything you’ve made has been thoughtfully and expertly fashioned by your hand. I delight in your deeds and happily sing in celebration of your handiwork!

1 Timothy 4:4a; Psalm 92:4

[1] Symmetry (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1989).

[2] See https://nancyaruegg.com/2017/06/22/the-language-of-the-universe/ for a more detailed explanation and many astounding examples of the Golden Ratio in creation.

[3] https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/science/geometry/

[4] Wonderstruck, 55.

[5] Though we intend our worship to bless God, he blesses us as we do. See https://nancyaruegg.com/2022/07/07/what-happens-when-we-pause-to-praise/

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Stardust in Her Eyes

Posted in Faith, God's Goodness, God's Power, Heroes of the Faith, Jesus, Uncategorized, tagged astronomy, Creation, Hebrews 1:3, Hubble Space Telescope, Jennifer Wiseman, outer space exploration, universe on May 27, 2021| 23 Comments »

Eight-year old Jennifer Wiseman tagged along behind her parents down the road in front of their farm, just as she did every evening on their habitual walk. No matter how many times the family of three and various pets set out under the dark sky, Jennifer always ended up trailing them, her head craned backward to study the stars.

With no city lights within miles, the countryside of her Ozark Mountain home offered a spectacular heavenly view. Jennifer shuffled along, mesmerized.

It seemed as if heaven’s glory itself shone through thousands of pinpricks in the black canopy of sky. Jennifer knew about heaven from her parents and their church community where she saw lived out what was being taught.

Her interest in stars grew as she watched Carl Sagan’s television program, Cosmos.

What would it be like to explore space, she wondered, to stand on a far-distant planet amidst its craters and mountains? To make new discoveries about the universe? Maybe one day I can be a part of space exploration.

That interest remained with Jennifer. But whether to become an astronaut, astronomer, scientist or engineer building space probes—Jennifer didn’t know. So she majored in physics at MIT, since that basic science could be applied in many areas of study.

A few months before graduation in 1987, Jennifer traveled with other students to the Lowell Observatory in Arizona. On photographic plates taken by astronomer Brian Skiff, she discovered a new comet that became known as the Wiseman/Skiff Comet.

Jennifer continued her education at Harvard, receiving a Ph. D. in astronomy in 1995. From Massachusetts she moved to Virginia as a Jansky Fellow at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to research star formation. Her childhood dream had finally become reality [1].

(Galaxy Grand star forming, photo from Hubble Space Telescope)

Currently she is the Senior Project Scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Dr. Wiseman is a sought after speaker because not only is she articulate and passionate about her subject of outer space, but as a believer in Christ she’s a strong defender of exploration as a divinely Christian activity. She sees no conflict between science and her faith, sharing often a quote from John Calvin [2]:

As Jennifer considers the billions of galaxies, each with billions of stars, she recognizes God is responsible for it all, and has been supporting and sustaining this ever-changing universe over billions of years, long before life existed.

(a star forming, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope)

For some, that realization fosters a feeling of insignificance, but not for her. Jennifer senses a reverent fear and gratefulness that God engineered the universe to mature over eons of time until at least one planet can support abundant life.

“And I get to be a part of that for just a little while,” she says. “So I’m grateful. It also makes me a little fearful: am I using my time well [3]?”

Jennifer allows her awe to impact her worship as she contemplates her Savior, the one who sustains the universe (Hebrews 1:3). “He’s the one responsible for galaxies, black holes, planets, oceans, and porcupines!” she says.

“When we say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ we must mean that Jesus is Lord of all time and space. Who was the Lord at the Big Bang when Time began? Jesus.

“Who was Lord when the first galaxies coalesced and the first stars turned on? Jesus.

(Colliding galaxies. Photo credit: ESA, Hubble, & NASA)

“Who was Lord as our own solar system came into being? Jesus.

“Who was Lord during all the epochs of life on Earth—the Cambrian, the Pleistocene, the era of [early humans]? Jesus.

“And who will be Lord as long as time exists, and forever outside of time as well? Jesus [4].”

* * * * * * * * * *

We do praise you, O God, for the wonders of your universe. Thank you for giving us the capability to study and understand its marvels at least in part, providing opportunity to gain insight into your greatness.

We also praise you for working at the infinitesimal level—in our individual lives. How glorious we can never come to the end of your attentive loving kindness any more than we can reach the end of your universe.

(Psalm 19:1; Genesis 1:27; 1 Chronicles 29:11;

Matthew 10:29-31; Psalm 57:10)

Notes

(NASA’s Power Couple, Jennifer Wiseman and Mark Shelhamer)

[1] Meanwhile she married fellow NASA scientist Mark Shelhamer in 1997. They met at MIT when she was an undergrad and he was pursuing his master’s degree.

[2] https://news.belmont.edu/dr-jennifer-wiseman-speaks

[3] https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2013/07/interview-with-jennifer-wiseman-part-2/

[4] www.letterstocreationists.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/how-science-can-inspire-can-inform-worship-jennifer-wiseman/

Other Sources:

www.technologyreview.com

www.testoffaith.com

https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/jennifer-wiseman-light-in-space

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Just You Wait!

Posted in Encouragement, God's Goodness, God's Provision, Hope, Uncategorized, tagged Creation, Heaven on June 18, 2020| 30 Comments »

(What follows is an imaginary exchange with God.)

ME:

Such perfect weather you’ve provided the last few days, Father, with temps dropping into the 50s by early morning and rising only into the 70s by afternoon. I’m reveling in this absolute perfection while sitting here on the deck with you.

Sunbeams glint through openings in the tree branches, casting pools of light into the undergrowth of the creek bed. Birds tweet and chirp, warble and sing; squirrels scurry from tree to tree, out for their morning run.

Enhancing these pleasurable sights and sounds is your presence, O God. How empty the wonder and joy would be without you to share the experience, without you to praise for your glorious handiwork.

Open my ears, eyes, and heart to more of your glory.

M-m-m. Just as I was writing that sentence, the sun cleared the thick foliage of the trees in the neighbor’s yard and shone upon me. Thank you, Lord, for the glory of your radiant presence that envelopes me.

GOD:

I anxiously await the day when you will experience the fullness of My glory, the day you enter heaven. The wonders of creation you enjoy now give you a mere glimpse of what is to come:

An eternity of blissfully bright days, because I am the Source of Light. Think of My Light as a symbol for all things good and beautiful, including complete knowledge, perfect righteousness, effervescent joy. Such splendors are only the beginning.

Cheer-filled angel-song wafting through the air, like the bird-song surrounding you there on the deck. And just as angels focus their music on worship, so do the birds (Psalm 66:4, Revelation 5:13). They celebrate the dawn and life-giving Light; angels celebrate the Light of My Son Jesus and the life He bestows to all who come to Him.

The gentle wind of the Spirit is continually refreshing the atmosphere of heaven, similar to the breezes of earth. In fact, each time you feel that silken brush of air against your skin, let it remind you of the comfort, strength, and peace in My Spirit’s presence—with you now and always.

The Tree of Life mentioned in Revelation gives a hint that there are trees in heaven. Wait until you see the variety. Botanists may marvel at the thousands of different species on earth, but what I’ve planted there is just a sample.

Oh, and I do love animals too. They make Me smile right along with you. I’m so glad you enjoy the daring antics of the squirrels, the waddling strut of the ducks, the graceful soaring of a hawk, the regal stance of the deer. Again, don’t be surprised if more delightful species aren’t awaiting your discovery in heaven.

As you revel in creation (which I’m so delighted you do), let your joy lead you to anticipation in this:

Soon you’ll experience “the unsurpassed joy, unfading glory, undiminished bliss, unlimited delights, and unending pleasures” (John MacArthur) of heaven.

Rest assured: life in heaven will never become boring. You, along with all kingdom saints will reign together with Me forever and ever (Revelation 22:5), carrying out satisfying work and fulfilling important responsibilities.

And you will never come to the end of discovering My inexhaustible wonders, the splendor of My glory, or the marvels of My creation .

One day you’ll fully understand:

Just you wait!

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Deck-larations

Posted in Appreciation, God, God's Power, God's Wisdom, Praise, Uncategorized, Worship, tagged Beauty of creation, Creation, Creation-inspired worship, God of Creation, God reveals himself in creation, Isaiah 55:12, Job 12:10, Joy in God's Creation, Praise for God's Creation, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 65:12 on July 27, 2017| 21 Comments »

“The hills are clothed with gladness,” King David proclaimed (Psalm 65:12b).

I couldn’t agree more. Even on the little hillside of our backyard viewed from my perch on the deck, I see much gladness. And observations of the gladness lead to worship.

Sun glints through the trees creating a spotlight effect on some branches and turning backlit leaves into glowing emeralds. Down by the creek bed foliage is draped in deep, green-black shadow, beckoning wildlife into its cool environs.

Thank you, Father, for the comfort and cheer of dappled light.

Air currents waft through the trees causing branches to bob and sway. The long, compound leaves of the black walnut tree swing back and forth like bells joyfully ringing on the breeze. And flowers appear to wave jauntily to their Maker.

Thank you, Father, for the restoration and delight of a cool breeze.

Two cardinals take turns serenading amidst the lacy greenery overhead. Robins, house wrens, chickadees, and more add accompaniment; the cicadas provide percussion.

The hills have certainly burst into song this day (Isaiah 55:12)!

Thank you, Father, for the pleasure and solace of bird song.

Two small squirrels play tag, spiraling rapidly around a tree five times. When they stop, I wonder, Are they tired or dizzy? And how do they run so fast, even clambering upside down without losing their grip?

(Woosh!)

Sometimes they jump impossible distances from tree to tree and I catch my breath. Their safety seems in jeopardy, yet the little fellows never fall. God has specially equipped them to handle such feats—just one of a million examples of how he has engineered every plant and animal for survival.

(“In his hand is the life of every creature.–Job 12:10a)

Thank you, Father, for the evidence of your wisdom, power, and influence—even among our backyard squirrels.

I’m remembering other animals that have visited less frequently. In the fall, a chubby woodchuck lumbers in the underbrush, fueling up for hibernation. Every now and then we spot a chipmunk or rabbit; sometimes even deer emerge out of the thicket, regal and quiet, to feed and rest in the yard. Our resident raccoon occasionally perches in his hole high up in the hawthorn tree, checking on the weather.

On summer nights we enjoy a festival of fireflies. Our trees appear decorated for Christmas with hundreds of twinkling lights. Frogs in the creek bed offer the sound track.

Thank you, Father, for the fascinating variety of creatures with which you’ve populated the world. “How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures” (Psalm 104:24).

The sky is full of God’s creatures, too. A small gaggle of Canada geese announce their coming with raucous honking. They’re heading for the pond behind duplexes down the street. Long necks stretch forward; large wings gracefully ply the air.

Also skyward, among great banks of cumulus clouds glides a puffy hippo!

And sometimes a red-tailed hawk glides in circles above the trees. Landing requires several battings of wings with feathers fanned out and talons extended forward–a lesson in aerodynamics and precision.

“The heavens declare your glory; the skies proclaim your works” (Psalm 19:1), O God, night and day.

Thank you, Father, that all things speak of you—flora and fauna, rock and water, earth and sky.

This deck has become a holy, hallowed place where the glory of your creation excites wonder.

And woven throughout your works is the mystical and supernatural—to inspire, expand, and enrich our souls for more of you.

To that end I seek for my own life the same wisdom, power, and influence I see in your creation. Then I too may reflect your glory (2 Corinthians 3:18).

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What has compelled you to worship from your deck, porch, or beach towel? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!

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