We Are Like CATERPILLARS

Several years ago, while I was driving my son to soccer practice, He asked me a question about what happens to us when we die. I was completely surprised by his question and how to answer it so that a 5yr-old would understand. However, I was the one that was surprised and amazed. After I made my attempt to answer his question, his response completely caught me off guard. In his deep little mind, he illustrated to me a fantastic truth of how we can see God through nature. He explained to me that we are all like caterpillars and that one day we will enter the cocoon and transform into a majestic butterfly. He also explained that as a caterpillar we only see what is in front of us, but when we transform into butterflies we will then see eternity that we never really knew existed.


About the author


Ryan Fortenberry is a graduate of Auburn University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He also graduated with a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Theological Seminary. He has been serving God in ministry for over 26 years and currently serves as pastor of Pine Mountain Community Church in Remlap, Alabama. Ryan also serves in law enforcement in Cullman County, Alabama. He is married to his wife, Julie, and father of his two children, Micah and Kari Beth.


About the illustrator


Jeremy Loyd is a cartoon fan and Christian. He works as a graphic artist at a t-shirt printing company in Holly Pond, Alabama. He is married to his wife Jennifer and lives in his hometown of Cullman, Alabama.