Poimen Ponderings

Each day, creation reveals another level of humanity’s dependence on the other elements of nature.   We are dependent on water.   We are dependent on the sun for light, heat, and energy.  We are dependent on trees for fresh air, on plants and vegetation for food and nourishment.  We were not created simply out of the [...]

At the center of the universe, there is One, whose vastness spreads throughout the universe and beyond… to infinity and beyond!  How can we compare ourselves with such boundless majesty?  One of our greatest endeavers is to merge with our Creator, the Eternal Sustainer of All Being.  He is ever in the process in forming us [...]

Over time, we have developed a sacred/secular dichotomy that splits hairs on every aspect of life such as in art, worldly/Christian media, clergy/laity, and career/calling. We have come to believe that one component is blessed while the other is left to defend itself. Each Christian bookstore is an example of how we have instituted this separation. One of the most [...]

God, the Creator of the Universe and Sustainer of all things (John 1:3).  Throughout time, particularly since the 1800’s, humanity has taken for granted the ecosystem of the planet as rape the earth’s surface of life-renewing resources.  The good news is people are becoming more aware of this sensetive ecosystem, taking better care of our environment.  It has [...]

I have heard of the importance of sanctity of life, especially when it comes to ethical dilemmas. But, within that context, it is used squarely to define human being’s life.  Yet, I would propose to you that God did not only sanctify Adam and Eve, but all of creation when he said, “It is very [...]

Out of curiosity, I picked up Neale Donald Walsch’s book, Tomorrow’s God and read some of it.  He is the author of Conversations with God.  The book addresses how many people feel the traditional view of God is out of touch with today’s needs.  He believes we need to change this archaic view of God to [...]