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I’m glad you referenced the verse from 2nd Peter, because I wanted to point out that God, not being limited by time, as we are, can make a tree, (or anything for that matter) starting from nothing, taking His sweet time, and still produce a mature, fruit-bearing tree before a solar day is complete. Notice that the Bible speaks that way (2nd Peter) specifically about God’s plan of salvation, and not specifically about creation. In fact, every time the Bible specifically refers to creation, (such as when explaining Sabbath law) it talks in terms of days, not ages or events.
Are we fishing or making house calls? The metaphor got mixed, so I'm confused.
You make an excellent point about 1 Peter referring to the day of the Lord rather than creation. I hadn't thought of that.
No takers on the assignment?
Great sentence! Man, I love good sentences. And such a fun direction you've taken it.
Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" was a treat for me. Rare, since I don't ordinarily take to fiction.
Ha.
For example, I adore certain incredible theologians who I will leave unnamed here, but listening to their recordings from Laity just lulls me to sleep.
Simply Christian is on my shelf waiting patiently. I should probably pick it up again!
If only more people appreciated trees of any color...
The ornamental cherry trees blossom in about a month here in Vancouver BC. I'll post some pictures when they begin to bloom. Your daughter would like them. They are all pink and burgundy. When the wind blows it is as if the rain is scented petals here in spring.
Have a great day Mark.
The key to good prose is really the quantity of the tricks in your toolbox, though. Sentence variety is a important trick to understand fully, I think.