This tiny bird is a northern parula. It came to my back windows yesterday and again today. I couldn't tell if it was attracted by its reflection in the window or by the hibiscus plant that was inside. So today I took the hibiscus plant outside. About 50 degrees.
We have no story in the Gospels about an appearance of the Risen Christ to Peter, though we are told that it happened. It clearly revolutionized Peter's thinking. In part of his sermon on Pentecost (Acts 2:14, 36-41,) he so moves the crowd that they ask, "What are we to do?" Peter's reply in the Greek of Luke's Gospel is "metanoeo" which our translation tamely translates "repent." In her commentary, Mary M. McGlone, says that it means so much more. She has "Revolutionize your way of thinking, acting, and being," or "Turn your thinking inside out and let your feelings and behavior follow suit."
What revolution in our life might God expect?
Now I feel bad that I have to bring the hibiscus back inside. Night temperatures can't be trusted.
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