As you may know, for the past few years, I have been reading books about contemporary science and how that science challenges us to examine our understanding of God and faith. I took a break from posting on this blog over the summer so that I could reflect more deeply on what I have been … More How I Got Started with Science and Faith
The theme this year for our church photography group is “Storytelling through Photography.” We started with one image that tells a story, then three images in a sequence, and now a series of three or more images on a theme. We will have an exhibit at church, opening at the end of April, and … More Florida, Naturally
Today on Earth Day, I would like to share with you insights of a few ecotheologians I have been reading and a few questions for your own reflection. Q. How are we to live in our world because of God’s boundless love for creation and presence with and in it? Q. In what ways can … More Earth Day 2017
I discovered crape myrtle trees (also, crepe myrtle) for the first time in 1996 when I visited friends in South Carolina. The trees were brilliant in their shades of lavender, white, and deep pink. These magnificent trees line the median strip on a road that I now drive every day here in Florida. So you … More Learning from the Crape Myrtle
Beside flowing springs the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. (Psalm 104:12) Since last June, I have been reading about the intersection of science and faith. It is an effort to bring my science knowledge up to date and to integrate that knowledge with my faith. It has been a struggle, … More Cosmology and Spiritual Life
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Here are the last three months.
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and here I share with you July, August, … More Calendar of Blessings (3)
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and I share with you a few months … More Calendar of Blessings (2)
For the past several years, I have been creating calendars of my favorite images of the year. This year, I added my favorite quotations of the year. Many of these images can be found on this blog’s “My Favorite Images of 2016.” The calendar is called “Blessings”, and I share with you a few months … More Calendar of Blessings (1)
O Lord, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! (Psalm 8:2a) I just finished reading another book that I plan to incorporate into my course on “Faith, Spirituality, and Care for Creation.” It is the work of noted Biblical scholar Dianne Bergant. I was first introduced to Sr. Bergant’s work about … More Care for Creation in the Bible
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
The intersection of faith and life.
