Leaking Roofs
For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Romans 8:22 NLT
When discussing architecture, people will likely end up talking about Frank Lloyd Wright.
Knowing this, I was surprised by what I discovered in an article about Wright’s legendary Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania, which is under renovation:
“The homes of the legendary architect, who pushed the limits of design and technology, are well-known for their drip, drip, drips, even when they aren’t perched on water features.
‘In the Wright community we describe our houses by how many buckets it requires to capture all the leaks,’ Gunther says. ‘We’re hoping to get to no buckets.’”
Even one of the greatest architects ended up with a homes that leak!
This article reminded me of just how broken our world really is. The reason for decay, deterioration, and even death is all tied to the Fall. Adam & Eve willfully disobeyed God, and that led to our broken world.
Thankfully, this is not the end of the story! One day God will restore everything with a new heaven and a new earth! (Revelation 21:1-4) A return to Eden, if you will.
Right now, there is sorrow, suffering, and sadness. But one day, nothing but joy! (John 16:21-22)
Dear Heavenly Father, We know that You are perfect, but we messed things up. We disobeyed You, and we now live with broken bodies in a broken world. Thank You for the promise of new bodies and a new heaven and earth for those who know You. Please help us share this truth with everyone. In the Savior’s Name, we pray, Amen.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2025/08/25/fallingwater-renovation-project-leaking/