The Wonder of a Tree: Its Design, Part I
"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree." Those words by Joyce Kilmer express the wonder of looking at one of creation's most magnificent creatures—the tree. Celebrate the wonder of a tree, and discover what these woody giants reveal to us about their great Designer and Creator. For, as Joyce Kilmer observed, "Only God…
The Wonder of a Tree: The Wonder of a Forest, Part II
A walk in the woods might be relaxing because of what isn't there: no cars, no computers, no 24-hour news, no overload of information or technology. The woods can be renewing when we don't miss the obvious. When we don't miss the forest for the trees. When we take time to think about what the forest tells us about life and…
The Wonder of a Tree: A Living Trust, Part III
Have you ever tried to imagine what the world would be like without trees? The natural beauty of the forest has inspired artists, poets, and presidents. Trees harvested from the forests of the world provide the raw materials for products we rely on each day. When we consider the value of forests, where can we look to find the wisdom to use them…
The Wonder of a Tree: Key Trees of the Bible, Part IV
After people, trees are the most commonly mentioned living creation in the Bible. Trees and tree products are referred to more than 500 times. But why, among all of God’s creation, does the tree get so much space? If the Bible is primarily a book about relationships, why would the tree play such an important role in the unfolding drama of these…
