What is this strange bird, and what is it doing in our stained glass window? The short answer? It’s the phoenix, a legendary bird portrayed in literature and art from ancient times to the present. For Christians, it symbolizes Christ and the resurrection, and it can offer us hope and challenge in the present time. […]
The Phoenix
After reading this post by one of my followers (click link above), I found so much inspiration. This post shares the ancient history of the Phoenix and tells why we should ALL find inspiration from the myth. Sometimes Christians discount the inspiration that can be found in the ancient myths, but I often find so much encouragement in these ancient stories.
Dr. Anika T. Prather 