In these times, we all need to pull out our own personal self-care kits. Most of us have one, even if we don’t call it that. Self-care is what we do when we know we face a crisis, anxiety, or even downright fear and panic. It’s your “go-to” list of things you can do that will make you feel better. … More Self-Care During Times of Pandemic and Uncertainty
We don’t see Christ callously tossing aside plastic water bottles and hauling around a bunch of “stuff” as he travelled the countryside preaching and teaching. In the long history of Christianity, living life in a modest, frugal manner has always been a thing. … More Why Climate Change is an Issue of Faith
If you have a dog, you might begin this spiritual practice on the pretense of “taking the dog for a walk.” Dogs are generally good, silent companions who keep you moving but require little in the way of conversation. … More A Walk in Nature as Meditation (And Take Your Dog)
The practice of spirituality in nature is accessible to virtually everyone. You don’t need any special equipment. You don’t necessarily have to go very far from where you are at this very moment. … More You Don’t Have to Hike the Appalachian Trail to Find Spirituality in Nature
There exists another kind of faith that is a wild faith. This faith taps into ground water and the occasional rain showers, sprinkles, and thunderstorms of the Holy Spirit for fuel and inspiration. … More Is Your Faith “Wild” or “Cultivated”?
It’s been a hard week here in the United States. Perhaps it’s been a hard week for you personally as well. Give yourself a break. Step outside, without your phone, and take advantage of the peace on offer for all of us. … More In Times of Stress, Peace is Just A Few Steps Outside
Reforestation is unbelievable easy, and all you have to do is…nothing. In a healthy environment, trees plant themselves. … More Want to Help With Reforestation? Quit Mowing Your Yard
By working in harmony with nature, you can find a sense of peace and calm, literally getting your hands in dirt and connecting with the soil and water that fuels our lives. … More Gardening is Spirituality in Action
“What happens in the Garden IS the story of the Christianity. Death becomes new life, despite a seemingly hopeless state of affairs at the beginning of the process.” … More Good Friday in the Garden
Spending time outdoors, in the natural world, is a time-honored part of Christian spirituality. We feel refreshed, we are able to put our problems in better perspective, and we are able to find peace in places with birds (instead of tweets) chirping. We know that Jesus, Moses, and other major figures in scripture spent time … More Youth Spirituality and the Importance of Time in Nature
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