Iain Lowe

I’ve been spending a lot of time with the Gospels in the past little while, occasionally dipping into Paul’s letters.

I find it fascinating how the different authors have completely different takes on Jesus’ life and the lessons he taught. I like the epic aspect of John, how everything seems larger than life and Jesus is fulfilling prophecy with each breath he takes, I like how Matthew’s depiction of Christ is so human and frail. I like how Luke showcases Jesus’ divinity but I find he makes Him a bit inaccessible. Finally, I love the mystery in Mark at the end when the women don’t tell anyone of Christ’s rising. If your version of the Bible has Jesus appearing in Galilee afterwards, check out some of the versions based on the older scriptures.

I have been reading more about the historical origins of the different books of the Bible and have found it really exciting to discover the nuances of the interpretations and translations. Paul’s letters can be seen as the first attempts at distance education! It totally changed my view of these texts when I realised how they were initially transmitted and copied.

Fun stuff…

My little dogwood is doing nicely. The leaves keep growing and the trunk seems nice and solid. I potted it last weekend and added some root food to make sure that transplant takes properly. I trimmed back the tops of the branches to encourage it to grow laterally a bit more. I hope I can actually bring it home soon and start to keep a closer eye on it.

We’re going to postpone the bees until next year. I convinced Mom that we should get some so we’ll start the process of acquiring and placing the hives this fall/winter. In the spring, we’ll contact one of the local beekeepers and get a nuc from him. Sometimes good things come to those who wait…