Author’s note:
This article addresses a perspective on my faith. Even if you don’t share that faith, I suggest you read it with an open mind and think about it from your world view. For all, I’d be interested in your perspective on my thoughts. Feel free to contact me or add your comments to this blog or the same post on my Facebook page.
I’ve seen some amazing things in my life.
I’ve seen canyons and beaches that inspire awe for the Creator.
I’ve experienced storms and waves that made me tremble.
I’ve crossed amazing bridges and seen the views from high buildings that impressed me with their engineering.
Then there was that evening last November when I stepped out onto our deck into the Northern Lights.
Did you see it?
It wasn’t that impressive.
Until I started taking photos.
The longer exposure times required by the camera (in this case my iPhone) accentuated the colors to the point that they lit up the sky.
I was amazed at the vibrancy of the colors hiding in the sky right there in our back yard.
The pastor’s heart in me screams out,
“That’ll preach!”
It should come as no surprise that I love to read.
If you’ve known me for long, you probably know that the first thing I read every morning is the Bible.
I used to read through the Bible every year. That was a lot of reading.
I usually understood the basic message of the day’s reading, but only just. I had no time left to dwell on it.
Three years ago, I cut my pace in half and created a plan to get through the Bible in two years.
After reading through the day’s passage, I spend time studying one or two verses. I look at them in the context of the surrounding verses and their cultural and historical context.
It is the results of those studies that I share on my daily devotions pages.
I certainly won’t claim to be any great (or even average) theologian.
But when I spend time digging into the stories and lessons in those daily readings,
the life-giving lessons come to life.
Try it!
It’s like the Aurora Borealis coming alive with longer exposure, you’d be surprised how much more vibrant the Bible becomes when you dive deep.
If you are a fellow writer, I challenge you to post what you learn each day.
You might just bless other people with your insight. In the process, you will certainly be blessed by what you learn as you write.
If you would rather just read, feel free to join us. (WITLBible.com and @Walk In The Light Bible Study Group on Facebook).
Solano Writing 