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A Simple Toy
My son is mobile. You know what that means. He gets into everything. The funniest (and most frustrating) part is that no matter how many toys are on the floor, he crawls to the pair of shoes, welcome mats, fireplace … Continue reading
The Price of a Bird
We were late. We had been at a family party, and we needed to get back for another event. So we were – along with everyone else – hurtling along the freeway at less than legal speeds, knowing that if … Continue reading
Packing Eco-Friendly School Lunches
Q: How can I pack a more eco-friendly school lunch for my kids? A: It has been estimated that the average school age child generates approximately 67 pounds of waste by bringing their own school lunch each school year. That doesn’t mean you … Continue reading
Reading Serve God, Save the Planet in the Wilderness
How cool is this? I just heard that a group of Westmont College students representing states from Hawaii to Massachusetts are studying creation care, using Blessed Earth director’s book, Serve God, Save the Planet. The group will be trekking through … Continue reading
Earth Friendly Back to School Shopping
Q: What can I do to make my back-to-school shopping more earth friendly? A: When the kids head back to school, there’s usually a long list of things that must be bought before their first day. But is it all necessary? … Continue reading
Weddings Gone Green
By Bobbi Graves Every engaged couple has the desire that their wedding celebration be a reflection of who they are and what they care about. My daughters have taken an unusual approach to weddings by conserving resources for their wedding … Continue reading
God’s Rx for Health
All of life on earth is precious—a gift from God. With this gift comes responsibility. Like any gift, it is to be cared for and appreciated. As a physician, my job was to take care of people. In the emergency … Continue reading
Generation 2:15
“The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis 2:15) In Genesis 2:15, God gave us our first job assignment: to tend and protect the Garden. … Continue reading
National Day of Prayer for the Oil Spill
The Evangelical Environmental Network is calling all Christ followers to a day of prayer on July 18, 2010, for the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. To find out how you, your family, and your church can get … Continue reading
Creation Care In Action: Recycling at Ichthus
Four years ago, recycling was not on the radar at the Ichthus Music Festival, which attracts 20,000 (mostly young) Christians each year. Both Ichthus and Blessed Earth are located in the little town of Wilmore, KY, so it’s not surprising … Continue reading
Green Tips for Summer: Wet Wisdom
Summer droughts can water an especially precious gift. Here are five ways you can conserve water this summer, and throughout the year: Water outdoor plants in the early morning or late evening, to reduce evaporation loss. Wash dishes in a … Continue reading
On Accidents, Weddings, and Zinnias
Last Saturday, we celebrated a milestone: the marriage of our son Clark and Valerie. The wedding was simple, joyous, and God-centered. Although they did not set out to make the wedding “green,” it was a beautiful and environmentally sustainable ceremony. … Continue reading
Ask the Animals
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which … Continue reading
God’s Rhythm
Who Could Ask For Anything More? As an emergency room physician, I often worked twenty-four hour shifts. ER docs are not alone—today nearly one-fifth of the world population works in shifts. Our regular pattern of waking and sleeping—called circadian rhythms—are … Continue reading
In Memory of Crocodile John
Some animals have an image problem. They aren’t pandas or cure parrots or tigers – all of which have an ‘ahhhh’ factor – and all of which we are in danger of wiping from the face of the planet. No, … Continue reading
Milky Way/Bars
A friend of Emma’s recently told me that he rarely looks to see if the stars are visible at night. “I just don’t think about it,” he said. “My dad said he and his friends could find all the constellations … Continue reading
HOW TO: Host an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Q: How can I make my child’s birthday party more eco-friendly? A: Birthdays are worth celebrating, and you want to have … Continue reading
Oil Spill Prompts Environmental Soul-Searching
By Nicole Neroulias Religion News Service (RNS) The constant loop of disheartening images from the Gulf of Mexico–oil-covered pelicans, dead sea turtles, despairing fishermen–has prompted many Americans to seek ways to do something, anything, to take better care of the … Continue reading
He Calls Them By Name
“He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” (Psalm 147:4-5, NLT) God created a universe of wonder for us to enjoy. He gave us … Continue reading
Nancy Sleeth discusses Gulf Oil Spill
Nancy Sleeth, program director of Blessed Earth, discussed the oil spill and other creation care topics last Sunday, June 13, with the Women’s International Perspective. We will post a link where you can listen to the podcast when it becomes … Continue reading
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