God S Trees

The Bible talks about trees more than any living creation other than people. In this groundbreaking walk through Scripture, a former physician and carpenter makes the convincing case why trees are essential to every Christian's understanding of God.

"A tiny, fabulous book of poems, a distinctive quiet, humorous voice, about getting older. And who isn’t getting older? Sensible and yet original, nothing sentimental or smarmy, this is great great poetry couched in a ‘who, me?’ way. Esther Cohen has a brand new fan in me. I am going to buy a zillion copies of this, the perfect gift. Takes 2 0 minutes to read, if that, yet I know it will keep me company for years and years. I’d put it between Allen Ginsberg and a book of Rumi maybe. They’re tiny prayers, numbered. Here’s Twenty Nine: “The truth is I’ve had a hard time with forgiveness. Revenge is easier. Last year I read four forgiveness books, talked to a few serious Christians and Jews even a Buddhist a Hindu a Sikh and an agnostic. I don’t intuitively turn the other cheek, and don’t know how. And I’m talking about pettiness, not wars or larger wrongs. I’d like to learn, and thought one way might be to say the word three times each day: forgive forgive forgive Amen" - Janet, Goodreads

They are trees of life and trees of knowledge. They are wish-fulfillers rainforest royalty more precious than gold. They are the fig trees, and they have affected humanity in profound but little-known ways. Gods, Wasps, and Stranglers tells their amazing story.

In praying for a word from God, trees was the unexpected word He gave me. It is amazing what we can learn about God through a study of trees in the Bible. From blessing to idolatry, life to death, our humble beginnings in the dust to God’s sovereignty, provision to famine...trees cover the gamut of topics that draw us into a new understanding of our own standing with God. Open God’s Holy Word and see for yourself!

If there wasn’t a floor where you’re sitting or standing, what would be there? Probably a tree. Have you looked around lately? TREES are everywhere! Why? Are trees possibly a hint from God to humanity? Annette Palmer explains why she believes they are. Explore the landscape from a train’s window. Reminisce about your past Christmases, your last walk in the woods, your last drive down the freeway. Fill your thoughts with how amazing nature is. Connect with God like never before through the largest living creatures on Earth, TREES! “If God were a poet, He’d probably say, ‘Every time you see a TREE, you can know it’s a HINT TO HUMANITY!’” —Bob Palmer (Annette’s husband)