Wow! Two Trees Communicating by Dr. Kluane Spake
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By Kluane Spake
"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God" (Psalm 52:8). A few years ago, my husband and I went for a walk in the woods behind our house and saw these two beautiful trees linked together and it looked like there was a ring that joined them together at the top. Maybe you can also see the ring between them? They appeared to be a couple! We talked about how stately those two trees soared upward together -- and afterward we often looked at our photo. Scripture tells us that the magnificence of the Lord is detailed in nature..."And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord" (Ez. 17:24).
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"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God" (Psalm 52:8).
A few years ago, my husband and I went for a walk in the woods behind our house and saw these two beautiful trees linked together and it looked like there was a ring that joined them together at the top. Maybe you can also see the ring between them?
They appeared to be a couple! We talked about how stately those two trees soared upward together -- and afterward we often looked at our photo.
Scripture tells us that the magnificence of the Lord is detailed in nature..."And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord" (Ez. 17:24).
Science now provides compelling evidence of what we have not known before -- that all the trees in the forest are connected by fungi and ACT AS ONE. They communicate to each other via pheromones and compounds that move through the bridges of their root system – exchanging data about water, danger, seasons, fruit bearing, and growth. This root system seems to be redistributing carbohydrates from tree to tree as needed!
These trees show us that the universe is more complex than we ever imagined! From this, we can understand more about how life is supposed to become an integrated whole rather than separate parts. We see how distribution among us benefits everyone.
Trees are life-forms that show us the value of "koinonia" – the strength of growing together in unity, fellowship, and communion° We are each designed to be part of the greater whole.
Can we learn from the trees? What has separated us in individualism without oneness prevents our optimum survival.
May we have our hearts opened to recognize the wisdom of being "part" of the Body of Christ -- and also understanding the value of greater exchange and commitment in marriage.
Last week, we found out that the two trees had died together in a storm. To me, they demonstrate a life well lived -- in harmony and co-laboring! They laid peacefully still entwined. A perfect passing into a new season!
He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
Proverbs 1:3
Dr. Kluane Spake
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Many actually see nothing wrong with how things have been going on. This confuses me. The Church is divided in many ways. It is fractured by personal opinions. With few exceptions, leaders know the church is declining, but they don't want to change their old mindset to find greater truth that would stop the decline. One major problem is the lack of believing Present Truth, the lack of teaching Truth, and the lack of searching for Truth. The question is, would you change your belief system in exchange for Greater Truth? Jesus became weary. He had been looking for her. He walked all the way to Samaria – because of TRUTH.
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I'm beginning a section on tithing. And particularly the issue of "tithing-up." It should not embarrass us or anger us to talk about proper giving. Jesus talked more about giving and stewardship than any other topic. As a matter of fact, Jesus talked more about giving money to God than He did about the Kingdom of Heaven. How much money does Jesus want from you and me? Let me share two options with you. Option ONE: You can tithe. You can say, "If I give $11.42 as 10% and then I'm through with my giving because that is what I have to give and my obligation is satisfied.
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