Reading God's Word Like a Gardener
Like a cucumber crisp from the vine or dewdrops on the needle-tips catching the light, you have not tasted and seen the full goodness of the Lord until you have considered his Word from a gardener’s point of view. The whole Bible is meant to be known with book in one hand, trowel in the other. More than a metaphor, gardening unlocks insight, explanation, practicality and company with God in grasping and delighting in the Word of God.
Now, garden enthusiasts have a new resource to help grow their gardens while growing their faith with the NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible, edited by author Shelley Cramm. Here are a few highlights.