After the birth of his son, Zechariah prophesies a new “dawn.” While the coming of this new day will certainly be for the people of God who most need new, peace-making life, what if it’s for the rest of creation in death’s shadow too (Lk 1:78–79)?
Tag: ecology
Advent with the Earth: Day 20 (Dec. 22)
Animals are fascinating. They have their own ways of navigating life in this world.
Advent with the Earth: Day 19 (Dec. 21)
Have you been on a mountain before? What was it like?
Advent with the Earth: Day 18 (Dec. 20)
We need reminders to embrace the gifts of deserted places so that we can recognize and cultivate the gifts of populated places too.
Advent with the Earth: Day 17 (Dec. 19)
Jesus tells three sowing parables in Mark 4: the parable of the sower, the parable about seeds suddenly sprouting, and the parable of the mustard seed.
Advent with the Earth: Day 16 (Dec. 18)
What might God do with holy air in our bodies? On this planet?
Advent with the Earth: Day 15 (Dec. 17)
American society tends to encourage us to assume roles of teachers and rulers over creation. What if we instead approached creation as our teacher?
Advent with the Earth: Day 14 (Dec. 16)
Caring for creation is a fundamental responsibility for Christians. But what if creation care is only the beginning for us, not the end?
Advent with the Earth: Day 13 (Dec. 15)
Psalm 139 lyrically marvels at God’s presence in the places we humans might call our “even theres.”
Advent with the Earth: Day 12 (Dec. 14)
How does a place become a home?
