“Prayers, Poems and Promises” on a tree in the wind at Susquehanna Universary after Kevin Miller and I led “Creative Approaches to Saving the Beauty of God’s Earth” for the annual meeting of Penn Central Conference, United Church of Christ. (6-12-15) Here’s a prayer written together by the whole group of participants in our workshop.…
“You look like you’re on your way to face a firing squad!” I remember the moment quite clearly. I was in handcuffs and being escorted out of the Environmental Resources Management (ERM) office building in Washington DC by the DC Metro police. Along with 53 others, I had entered their lobby, joined in chanting “Stop…
“He’s got the birds and the bees in his hands!” So sang the soloist while the offering plates were being passed Sunday morning. I’d never heard that particular verse to the old spiritual and found the thought very moving. Like so many people, I’ve had memorable and inspiring moments thanks to the sight…
Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist and an Evangelical Christian married to an evangelical pastor. Time Magazine just named her to their 100 Most Influential List. Check out this 2 1/2 minute video with Dr. Hayhoe. “As a Christian, we’re told that God is not the author of fear. God is love. When we’re acting…
My phone rang just as I was about to start-up my human-powered mower. Jeff Hawkes of Lancasteronline.com was calling. Jeff is contributing to an online series featuring local tipsters who will offer helpful suggestions on a variety of topics. He asked if I’d be willing to provide a few tips on reducing one’s carbon footprint.…
Planting a tree has long been recognized as an important contribution to future generations. “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Nelson Henderson “If I knew I should die tomorrow, I would plant a tree today.” Stephen Girard Someone’s sitting in the shade today…
Let me begin with a Biblical text. The Hebrew prophet Jeremiah, speaking to the people on behalf of God, wrote “For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a hope and a future.” (29:11) HOPE AND A FUTURE Isn’t a hopeful future…
After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. Nicodemus, who had at first come to Jesus by night,…
Climate change and our environmental crisis is essentially a relationship problem. Two necessary ingredients to any healthy relationship are compassion and communication. This includes our relationship to creation: the land, the water and the air. For instance, if we cannot feel the land and hear the land (or the water and air), then we cannot…
The photo above is of one of my favorite ties. I wear it when I’m speaking or acting on behalf of creation. For me, it calls to mind both Noah and NOAA(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) In 2011 I was actually wearing this tie when I met a former NOAA scientist. NOAA has provided excellent…
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