Creative Writing for the Creator

 I glance with sleepy eyes into my backyard. By the creek, I spot this unsightly tree Its “oh-not-even-a-week-ago” bare branches  are now barely adorned in white! And, oh, I suddenly sense a fresh-linen scent as the gentle breeze frolics around  the timid and scantily dressed new petals! Ahh, the  early signs  of Spring springing! It is early March in central Texas and Winter is saying goodbye to my now wide-awake eyes. More than ever, I am reminded of the early signs of God’s revelations. All around, early signs: blooming in His creation and springing from His Word. Creation and salvation (or judgment) are revelations of the same wonderful, gracious, loving, and almighty God. Are we to be as unsightly trees, skeleton-bare branches, out of focus in the wintry distance? It is urgent we bloom with the abundant life which only springs from Christ! Then, and only then, will the gentle but mighty breeze of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit move within and around us to...

WARNING :  This is a 4-step recipe of everlasting joy, forgiveness, and eternal satisfaction. You will want to share it with the whole world! You will never go hungry or thirsty again. You will live forever. Main ingredient:   Jesus Christ How to prepare: 1. Open your heart to the good news: That Jesus Christ ... ... is the Son of God, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit  from the beginning... ... was born of a virgin... ... is the ‘light of the world’: Immanuel = God with us; ... a baby, born for you and for me...   ... is the way, the truth, and the life, the only way to heaven and eternal life... ... who has sent the Holy Spirit to live within those who receive Him,  Jesus Christ, as Lord ... ... is King of kings, Lord of lords, the great ‘I Am’, the ‘Lamb of God’,  who died on the cross and shed His blood  as the ultimate sacrifice of love for all mankind... ...who rose o...