Category Archives: outdoors

Water and the Bible

From Dean Ohlman on December 20, 2011

Given the importance of water to all of life’s processes, it’s not surprising to discover how often water, water imagery, and water symbolism appear in the Bible. What surprises many, however, is the depth of understanding about the physical nature … Continue reading »

The Outdoors Bible

From Dean Ohlman on November 29, 2011

One of the highlights of my travels with RBC’s Day of Discovery team was the opportunity I had to visit one of the few groves of old cedars left in Lebanon: The Cedars of God. As it is with valuable … Continue reading »

The Outdoor Nazi

From Dean Ohlman on October 23, 2011

The day I saw my physician’s assistant was an awesome Indian Summer day. While sitting in the examination room, I took the liberty of lifting the closed blinds to look down into the blazing branches of a sugar maple that … Continue reading »

Theater of God’s Glory

From Dean Ohlman on October 9, 2011

When I watched Ken Burn’s PBS series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” I was impressed with how many of those who championed these natural wonders saw in them the hand of the Creator, not just the raw forces of … Continue reading »

The Spiritual Graces of Natural Places

From Dean Ohlman on October 4, 2011

Here is a good working definition of a “spiritual grace”: That which benefits our souls, motivates us toward worship, and connects us consciously (or perhaps even unconsciously) with the supernatural. To begin to grasp the spiritual graces of natural places … Continue reading »