God has blessed me with odd children whose interests and curiosities expose me to things in creation that I would not otherwise learn about. Today, that was the element bismuth. Bismuth is a metal that forms crystals when cooled slowly. They don't look like they could be natural, but rather made by the craft of a skilled artist. Looking at it, I'm actually surprised I've never seen jewelry out of it. (Bismuth is also the main ingredient in Pepto Bismal, BTW)
I've learned about neutron stars and the swirling formation of our solar system. We've explored succulents and sea life that lives at the bottom of the Mariana trench. And still, they find new wonders to bring me to learn about together... Those little minds are wonders too.
One alternate reading for this Sunday is the story of the transfiguration, which I think I've seen in the lectionary before but it surprises me again to see during lent. The story tells of Jesus walking up a mountain with his disciples. When they reach the top, Jesus begins to glow and is joined by Moses and Elijah. And Peter is like... woooh.
Some days it is good just to be awed by God.
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