Parable of the Talents

scattered,

Gathered,

Molded

Probed.

We will live,

And we will serve life.

We will shape God

And God will shape us

Again,

Always again

Forevermore.'

Some people whispered that last word—echoed it. Zahra quoted in a voice almost too soft to be heard,

'God is Change,

And in the end

God prevails.'

Her husband Harry put his arm around her, and I saw that her eyes were bright with unshed tears. She and Harry may be the most loyal, least religious people in the community, but there are times when people need religion more than they need anything else—even people like Zahra and Harry.

 

Chapter 4

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From EARTHSEED: THE BOOKS OF THE LIVING

To shape God

With wisdom and forethought,

To benefit your world,

Your people,

Your life,

Consider consequences,

Minimize harm

Ask questions,

Seek answers,

Learn,

Teach.

from Memories of Other Worlds

Our coast redwood trees are dying.

Sequoia sempervirens is the botanical name for this tallest of all trees, but many are evergreen no longer. Little by lit­tle from the tops down, they are turning brown and dying.

I do not believe that they are dying as a result of