Learning From the Milkweed

From Dean Ohlman on October 18, 2010

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning (Psalm 130:5-6). The common milkweed has long been one of my … Continue reading »

The Natural Order

From Dean Ohlman on October 15, 2010

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb.  I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation!  You know me inside and … Continue reading »

New “Ambling” Post

From Dean Ohlman on October 14, 2010

Click on over to the “Ambling” page to see a new post on fall colors in Western Michigan.

Nature Theologian: Alister McGrath

From Dean Ohlman on October 13, 2010

God] performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted (Job 9:10). My last post highlighted a book I’ve been rereading: The Reenchantment of Nature by Alister McGrath. In the introduction to the book, McGrath tells how his … Continue reading »

The Reenchantment of Nature

From Dean Ohlman on October 11, 2010

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands (Psalm 19:1 New American Standard Bible). (Hear Haydn’s musical version of this passage here). In the fall of 2002 I was … Continue reading »