The Rooted Life: Tree Wisdom for Living the Christian Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781532689956)

To thrive spiritually we need to learn from the trees. Each part of the tree, its roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and seeds, gives valuable insights into the Christian life. The roots, which are critical to the tree's health and invisible to the naked eye, refer to the need to develop the inner life of the Christian. The root system shared among neighboring trees highlights the importance of communal living among Christians. The trunk, which is mainly used for wood and has rings in it, points to the need for Christians to live sacrificially and to review their lives periodically. The branches instruct Christians to draw strength from Christ by abiding in him. The leaves call on Christians to be thankful and to seek rejuvenation of their souls when they enter a dry patch in their spiritual lives. The seed that falls to the ground and dies challenges Christians to stay put and wait on God in order to gain a foothold in their spiritual lives. This book will convince us to look at trees in a different light. We begin to appreciate trees, which we have taken for granted, for their silent wisdom.

Author: Mark Mah
ISBN-10: 1532689950
ISBN-13: 9781532689956
Publisher: Resource Publications (CA)
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2019
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d