Reclaiming the Temple: Ponderings
So, I have many things floating around in my mind. Many things I need to sort through. Sweet food is my way to de-stress. So I wonder; is that wrong to use food in this way? I don’t think it is. I believe that God created food to be much more than fuel…
Reclaiming the Temple: The Beginning
The Lord spoke to me through that; it is time to reclaim the temple, rededicate it to Him, and wait for the miracles from Him, miracles of oil to continue when I don’t have enough. And so this is where I am to start, with the temple that is my body…
Missing Christ: Confessions of a Christmas Shopper
For a split second, time and space froze. What if that word – ‘Christ’ – what if the Word became flesh right there in the store – what if he showed up at cash register number #17?…
Stewardship Gardening: A Values-Based Guide (resource)
During the Summer of 2010 I had the opportunity to help design Good Ground Garden of First Presbyterian Church in Champaign, IL…Using Good Ground Garden as a case study, I sought to explore peoples’ conceptions of spirituality in the garden and how it shapes their actions, or vice versa…
A Thankful Heart
It is easy to forget the LORD’s goodness sometimes and I far too often find fault even in the good gifts GOD gives us – but what a transformation that can take place when we commit our hearts to the practice of gratitude…
Permaculture and Christian Faith (Part 2)
This is the second half of David Holmgren‘s permaculture principals, with Melody Adele Connally’s commentary about applying them to a biblical worldview…
Permaculture and Christian Faith (Part 1)
When, a few years ago, I read through a summary of David Holmgren‘s “Permaculture Principals,” it had struck me how well it fit into the kind of pursuit of Jesus that is aligned with a pursuit of the kingdom of heaven…
Congregational Supported Agriculture (The Other CSA)
Traditionally, churches or faith congregations reach out and serve those around them, meeting spiritual needs, of course, but also dealing with physical needs in the community. Food is a great way to fulfill both needs…
Interview with Craig Goodwin, Author of Year of Plenty
“All things” are created, held together, and redeemed in Christ. A vital question for all of us is, “What does a church look like that seeks after the Savior who is redeeming all things?” We’re just trying to figure that out along with everyone else, chickens, farmers, and all…
Fresh (the movie): Connecting Churches with the Local Food Movement
FRESH is a brilliant movie for bringing the conversation about our food system into local view. Hosting a local viewing with a question and answer time featuring local food producers from your community is a first step in understanding why these issues matter to a whole-life Christian faith…
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