Tag Archives: outdoors

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Taking a Technology Break

From Dean Ohlman on February 28, 2012

My last post on the issue of technology raised questions with a number of people. Although my primary intent was to recommend the use of wild locations as places of retreat from the pressures and distractions of modern life so … Continue reading »

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The Technological Bluff

From Dean Ohlman on February 26, 2012

One of the values of the wild is that helps put technology in its place. One way to understand this is to imagine yourself on a remote wooded ridge—say somewhere in the Ozarks. You’re suddenly engulfed by a violent thunderstorm, … Continue reading »

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The Job of the Christian Camp

From Dean Ohlman on February 17, 2012

One early sign of spring for many of us parents and grandparents is the arrival of Christian camp applications for the coming summer months.   I’m a camp lover.  After my godly father, church, and Sunday school, the most significant … Continue reading »

A Multi-toned Symphony

From Dean Ohlman on December 31, 2011

Today’s post, by WOC associate J. R. Hudberg appears on the Ambling page.  J. R. reflects on the joy of fishing and delighting in the wonderful varieties of creatures that share God’s world with us.  You can can go directly … Continue reading »

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 »