Praise Him Psalms & Parables, Praises & Promises

  👾👾👾 The Funny Creatures of Maple Lane A Maple Lane Mystery There were three things everyone in Maplewood knew about Maple Lane. First, Maple Lane was not actually a lane. It was a street. Second, nobody could agree why it had been named Maple Lane when there were exactly four maple trees on it. And third— Something strange happened at Maplewood Baptist every time the church had a business meeting. Nobody knew exactly what it was. Until Tori Rae Watson met the creatures. It started on a Tuesday afternoon at Honey Bee's Book Nook. Tori was shelving a stack of mysteries when the bell over the door jingled. Jingle-jangle! In walked Aimee Little carrying three boxes. Behind her came Dek Fox with a clipboard tucked under one arm and a look on his face that suggested the clipboard had personally offended him. "I have bad news," Aimee announced. Tori Rae looked up. "How bad?" Aimee put down the boxes. "Church-potluck-with-no-dessert bad." Tori gasped. De...

Notes from the Front Porch Parables, Sudden Rains & Minor Lords I have been learning a lot lately about how to write a parable. At its heart, a parable is a simple story that teaches a lasting lesson. Jesus loved to use everyday elements—seeds, lanterns, sheep, mountains, valleys, flowing rivers, and fruit on the vine. Simple, tangible things to explain deep, spiritual truths. God has been using a very specific element to show me a lot lately:  rain . I’ve had more days off lately, but I swear every time I am yearning to step out the door for a walk, a sudden rain shower comes out of nowhere five minutes beforehand and halts my plans. It forces me inside. It forces me to stop, adapt, and find something meaningful to do within my walls. When the Weather Shifts Earlier this week, my entire schedule was shifted around, only to be flipped right back the next morning. It felt like a micro-storm of confusion. I was annoyed at first, but then I tried to see the silver lining—at least ...

 My question to AI: When Jesus finished walking on water he went to the tombs where a man was walking among the them. I heard there is a symbolic, literal, interpretation and mystical/spiritual way to see scripture.  What is the symbolic way to see this Jesus story? This transition in scripture—moving directly from the stormy sea to the graveyard of the Gerasenes—is one of the most powerful sequences in the Gospels. Using the wisdom symbolic lens you recently explored, this story is not just a historical report of two separate events. Symbolically, it is a profound map of how divine peace confronts both our external chaos and our deepest internal struggles. Here is how to look at this story through a symbolic lens: 🌊 1. The Sea: The Chaos of the Outer World In ancient biblical symbolism, the sea (especially a stormy one) represents the ultimate symbol of chaos, the untamed abyss, and overwhelming fear . The Symbolism: By walking on the water, Jesus shows absolute sover...