Thankful for God's Goodness
1 Timothy 4:4-5 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. Recently in southwestern Ohio, we have had the most gorgeous weather. Tim and I hiked along the northern end of East Fork Lake one day and admired the color changes of the leaves. The tranquil water lapped the sand and gave us a sense of peace. A few days earlier, I hiked in our local park with my daughter, Maggie. We walked the trail to a suspension bridge, where we crossed to a small island in the river. We sat on a bench and enjoyed the sounds of the woods while we chatted. On both hikes, I was overwhelmed with the beauty and intricacy of what God has created. Getting outside and appreciating nature refreshes my soul. As I’ve said before, God is the first and most gifted scientist. In the biology classes I’ve taken, things like the process of photosynthesis amazed me. When I consider the human body and ho...
