Words From Farmer Brown

From Dean Ohlman on August 17, 2009

Earlier today my friend Gary Fawver, longtime Christian camping advocate, instructor, and consultant, sent me this testimony from a man in his church.  I pray it will bless you like it blessed me: Good morning. My name is David Brown, … Continue reading »

"Collecting" Holy Land Wildflowers

From Dean Ohlman on August 16, 2009

In my last post on plants of the Bible I mentioned that some years ago collectors threatened a number of Israel’s wildflowers by picking, pressing, and laminating them to make bookmarks.  But when I was traveling there as an associate … Continue reading »

Plants of the Bible

From Dean Ohlman on August 12, 2009

When I was a kid, perhaps around 1950, my folks received a couple gifts from Scottish evangelist Gavin Hamilton who stayed with us when he came to speak at our small-town Baptist church: A KJV Bible with an olive wood … Continue reading »

Evangelical Creation Care Movement

From Dean Ohlman on August 10, 2009

Twenty years ago this month I unofficially entered the creation-care community when, with the help of friends and family, I founded the Christian Nature Federation.  At a future date I’ll write a bit more about that three-year adventure.  It was … Continue reading »

Biblical Environmental Education

From Dean Ohlman on August 4, 2009

Almost annually since 1991 I’ve made one or two treks “up north” to the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies northeast of Kalkaska, Michigan.  Last week was my first time this year.  Perched on a wooded hillside above Louie’s Pond, … Continue reading »