Nature Illustration: Seeds, Roots, and Fruitfulness

A few springs ago, I found myself kneeling in the garden, fingers buried in the rich, dark soil. I was planting seeds—tiny, unassuming things that held the promise of life and beauty. As I pushed each seed into the earth, I was reminded of Genesis 1:1-5, where God spoke light into existence, separating day from night. Just like those first moments of creation, I felt a breath of awe and humility wash over me.…