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Sand innumerable: God’s precious thoughts towards His precious church

Joel Minderhoud·2022-07-01
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This article by Joel Minderhoud, a science teacher at Covenant Christian High School, invites readers to reflect on sand as a manifestation of God's creation and design. Through examining the composition, variety, and properties of sand from a scientific perspective, the author draws spiritual lessons about God's character and His relationship with His church. The piece combines scientific observation with theological reflection, encouraging readers to see God's handiwork in the natural world.

As the summer season is upon us in North America, many of us will likely take the opportunity to visit a beach. As you relax on the beach, basking under the warm summer sun and watching the waves lap upon the shore, take a moment to pick up a handful of sand and ponder this unique aspect of God's creation. What passages of Scripture come to mind? What spiritual truths does God reveal in His Word through this particular product of the work of His hand? Let us consider what God reveals to us in...

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Author
Joel Minderhoud
Date

2022-07-01

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Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Psalms
Psalms 139Psalms 41:9
Jeremiah 29:11
Hebrews 4:15
Matthew 5:11
Genesis 22:17
Philippians 1:6
Revelation 7:9-10
Topics
CreationChristian Living
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