Swinger of Birches

While I grew up in Michigan, not New England like American poet Robert Frost—and grew up in a later generation—I often feel like he felt, see like he saw, and ponder like he pondered. No poem overwhelms me with nostalgia … Continue reading »

Why Do I Care?

One question that often comes from conservative Christians is, “Why should we care about the earth since this world is not our home?” It’s unfortunate that a line from an old church song has created this view that somehow we … Continue reading »

God’s Compassion for Animals

One of the many key indications of the reliability of the Bible is its addressing the broad span of the reality of life on earth.  I’m only vaguely knowledgeable of the scriptures of other religions, but I think it’s safe … Continue reading »

Holiday Revolution

One of the sad misconceptions of many within the conservative evangelical church has been the understanding that we are “aliens and strangers” on the earth. The truth is, however, that we are to be aliens and strangers to the world—to … Continue reading »

God Believes In Biodiversity

Several years ago my son Dave and I were on a trail ride in one of southwestern Utah’s seemingly endless awe-inspiring canyons: Kodachrome Basin. Riding along with us was a California family that included the grandparents, par­ents, and children. Our … Continue reading »