Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water? While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass. Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. What they trust in is fragile. (Job 8:11-14)

“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.” (1 Peter 1:24-25)

Ephraim is blighted, their root is withered, they yield no fruit. (Hosea 9:16)

Prop: a cast or arm in sling / potted plants (one withered and one healthy)

How many of you are right handed?

How many left handers do we have?

Whichever hand you use for your everyday life –to cook, to clean, to…