Exodus 35-36 ; Psalm 25:16-22 ; Mark 7:24–37 "Einladung zum Offenen Abend" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pen & Ink on Paper Today’s Scripture readings focus on what God is able to do with people who are willing  to serve Him wholeheartedly.  Within God’s creation, we observe that He determined a pattern for growth and development; He even gave the command, “be fruitful and multiply” (cf., Genesis 1:22).  Growth and development are His universal order for created things