Issue 2: Vessel
Inspiration: Lessons from the Butterfly
To look up and not down,
To look forward and not back,
To look out and not in, and
To lend a hand.
Edward Everitt Hale 1982
Rule of the "Harry Wadsworth Club" from "Ten Times One is Ten," 1870
Editor's Note: Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by
the butterfly. To me, it is one of God's greatest marvels. From such lowly
beginnings, it is transformed into a masterpiece of art in motion. To my
mind, it reminds me of transformed thinking. 
To my body, it reminds me that someday I will never, ever have an ache or pain. To my soul, it reminds
me that I will always rest with Him. To my spirit, it reminds me that I am
free -- today and always because I have cocooned myself in Him. Someday all
that is in me, that He created for His glory, will resurrect with Him.
Watch and Listen
From Gramps Elkhart, Indiana by Author Unknown
The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a meadowlark sang.
But the man did not hear.
So the man yelled, "God, speak to me!" and the thunder rolled across the sky.
But the man did not listen.
The man looked around and said, "God, let me see you." and a star shined brightly.
But the man did not notice.
And the man shouted, "God, show me a miracle!" and a life was born.
But the man did not notice.
So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me, God, and let me know you are here!"
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
But, the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.
Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.
Parable of the Butterfly
by Eva McAllen 1998 " 
Butterflies for Jesus"
"The caterpillar and it's metamorphosis into a butterfly is a wondrous parable of our miraculous change as we become Christians.
The caterpillar is imprisoned in a way, as he is only able to crawl or climb trees and bushes; always in contact with the bush or tree limb. He only knows how to eat…" Read More
Links
of Interest
Metamorphosis
Butterflies North and South
Butterflies of North America
Native Plants for Butterfly Gardens
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Scabiosa pincushion flower,
called "Butterfly Blue",
attracts butterflies
lepidoptera…
Don't
you think that's a long and complex name for butterflies?
Well, take a look at their patterns and mirrored design.
Complex, don't you think?
…. just like each one of us… beautiful… after the "pattern" of our Father.
"You are what you eat." Make sure it's the "living" Word!
BORN AGAIN
by Mark Henter
Beautiful butterfly, joyfully free
No longer awkward or earthbound to be
The way it was changed
Tells what has happened to me
The image of the butterfly
Born again and made new
All because of Jesus
Now I am born again too
The old me is gone
My spirit is new
The change that took place
I owe all to you
It didn't take long, an instant or so
You are with me Lord Jesus, wherever I go
The change was complete, now I am free
Made in His image, a follower I'll be
The story is not over, the work incomplete
I have to tell others, whoever I meet
go to the Cross of Jesus, open your heart
Like the butterfly, you will have a new start
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