This glorification of nature, in general incorporates themes of Darwinian evolution through natural selection, extending to investigation of the origin of life from elements made in the stars, to contemplation of consciousness, self-awareness, laws of nature (physics) and probabilities of exact duplication of life-forms (including man) over stretches of time and planetary realms (our punctuated immortality). Overall, there is celebration of the gift of life through each incarnation of birth, death and rebirth in view of science and thoughts of spirituality. The subsuming principle throughout is love, from its haven in the light of dreams to magnanimous configurations that sustain the ethos of humanity. And lifes summation can be visualized in the dream-light from the poem Rainbow; The wave of color binds our sentiments before it fades. For each emotion, is a subtlety in hue expressed, And through lifes noble journey, may we add these tints and shades To vivid cast a rainbow in prismatic lightbeams blessed. Ephemeral are the tones of life bestowed on halcyon skies, When heralded by the rainbow arched above its golden eyes. Or from dreams in the creation of legacy and, ultimately, a consummation of the human species. How privileged we are with self-awareness, To momentary glean the cosmic splendor As part of visions, doubts and thoughts of fairness, Of how the human species may engender A code of ethics, and historic render Our consummation--carbon based, which cast Unto the void of time and space, would tender Ethos and quintessence of our past And future legacies, should dreams survive steadfast. --from Enlightenment of Mankind
Siblings Jared, Joel, Emily, and Rebecca Linville plan to close out their summer with a short-term mission trip to Haiti. Strong Christians, they know they need to be in good physical and spiritual shape to prepare for a journey to a place where the enemy has such a stronghold. Nothing could have prepared them for the life-changing adventure overseas. Everything is different in Haiti. For these American youth, the atmosphere of Haiti is much louder and dirtier. It’s not easy at first to acclimate, but to preach the message of Christ, they must toughen up and use each of their spiritual gifts. The Lord gives many gifts, including wisdom, knowledge, healing, and prophecy; we simply must learn how to use them. The Gifts for Millennials is intended to demonstrate that the gifts of the Spirit can be used in very practical and down-to-earth ways and are available for all who receive them in childlike faith. A must-read for youth pastors, youth group leaders, and any high school or college student serious about digging into the Sign Gifts, this book also educates about the mission field and Haitian culture.
The story of Robert Woods, who started his career as a wildlife biologist, became a teacher working in Northern California and later in Arizona teaching Navajo children, and finally a naturalist / interpreter for the U.S. Forest Service in the Lassen National Forest, and his life and travels with his family in a 1953 International pickup truck affectionately named Cornbinder.
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