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Nature Illustration: Seasons of Growth and Rest

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There is a small garden at the edge of my backyard, a patch of earth that tells a beautiful story each year. In early spring, it bursts forth with life — delicate buds unfurling, the earth awakening from its long...

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Scripture References

Revelation 21:1-5

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awe hope peace

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What Dreams May Come: Wiping Away Every Tear (Revelation 21:4)

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Commentary

Lutheran Lens Commentary: Revelation 21:1-5

In Revelation 21:1-5, we read this passage as a profound proclamation of Gospel promise. The vision of a new heaven and a new earth is God's definitive promise of renewal and restoration, which we receive solely through Christ. The imagery of God dwelling with humanity and wiping away every tear is

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Nature Illustration: Birds, Lilies, and God’s Provision

As I stood in my garden last spring, I marveled at the delicate dance of the birds flitting from branch to branch. They seemed to embody a profound truth, a reminder of God’s miraculous provision. Just as Jesus taught us,...

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