Tag Archives: Nature

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Theology of Beauty

From Dean Ohlman on May 4, 2012

I believe the key element in our recovering the lost theology of beauty—a loss that is evident in our often insensitive and utilitarian approach to the natural world—is to recognize that the beauty of the created world is evidence of … Continue reading »

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God’s Two Books

From Dean Ohlman on April 2, 2012

Theologians have historically categorized the Bible and nature as “two books,” which when read side by side combine to reveal the God of creation. The first book, comprised of the inspired Scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faith, is called … Continue reading »

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Saving God’s Natural Systems

From Dean Ohlman on March 25, 2012

If I had my druthers, I’d live in a house with a large back deck that overlooks a wooded marsh with some open water. I could spend my waning years taking in the cycle of seasons and observing the wildlife … Continue reading »

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Survive!

From Dean Ohlman on March 22, 2012

An important question for you: If you were flying in a bush plane in Alaska, and the plane went down, and you were the sole survivor, and were relatively uninjured, and were three hundred miles from the nearest inhabited place, … Continue reading »

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Life Assurance

From Dean Ohlman on March 18, 2012

In a world of constant change—politics, economics, decay, jobs, cultural shift, hardware, software, means of communication—I HAVE to go outdoors. My point-seven-two-mile walk to and from work provides me at least a small daily dose of staying in touch with … Continue reading »