Incredible design

I'm learning about genetics right now and I find DNA fascinating. Do you know that DNA is basically digital code? And it's more complex and than our binary digital code (1's and 0's) for one reason (or four) its quaternary digital code (Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine and Guanine or A,C,T,G).

There's also quite a cool way that DNA replicates and preserves all the information each time. The base pairs can only connect one way, A to C and T to G and so whenever the DNA double helix unwinds to replicate the code the information is always semi-conserved because it can only join up again the same way.

I wish I had paid more attention in school... here's a video that demonstrates this and the complexity of the cell. 

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.

My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. - Psalm 139: 14-15

Distaff and spindle

Do you tire of hearing Proverbs 31 on Mother's Day?

Thankfully the congregation I attend was not subjected to that microscope today. I always found it strange to hear that impossibly perfect woman described on Mother's Day while all the men just have to "sit around at the gate".

I'm here to take a huge burden off mothers everywhere... I don't believe this passage is meant to put pressure on you, or at least it's not yours to bear alone.

I believe this scripture is about the bride of Christ. So to all you men smiling and nodding your heads, silently hoping all the women are listening, better listen up as well.

Without question, Christ has completed the most difficult part of the equation in our relationship. He is worthy to receive all honour and praise. He contracts His business at the gate and signed the cheques in His blood. Our lot is to attend to the work He has given us. Stretch out our hands and take hold of the distaff and spindle. The whole passage is an important challenge for the church and I'll highlight what I believe is the material point;

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. - Proverbs 31:30

Jesus doesn't want to marry some snake oil saleswoman or a Barbie beauty queen he wants a bride of true character; wise, diligent and strong.