Gifts From the Forest

Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, … Continue reading »

Keepers of the Trees (Part 2)

The LORD] makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains.  They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the … Continue reading »

New “Ambling” Post

Dean is currently in the Pacific Northwest and is making an informal study of the great trees of that region. Today’s “Ambling” post is on the big-leaf maple, one of the world’s great trees for furniture—and, as Genesis said about … Continue reading »

Keepers of the Trees (Part 1)

God created man in his own image,  in the image of God he created him;  male and female he created them.  God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. … Continue reading »

Water and the Spirit

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters (Gen. … Continue reading »