Category Archives: Nature

The Richest Green

Each season yields its cost and its beauty until all of Earth’s duty is done. Continue reading

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Evening Seminar at River Bluffs Brewery & Art Gallery

A microbrewery might not be the expected location for a theological discussion… but it worked out just great! Continue reading

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Sunsets & Horse Manure

Even when surrounded by decomposing horse manure, we can admire and appreciate the beauty of a sunset. Continue reading

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A Mighty Fine View

A spectacular view while shoveling composted horse manure… Continue reading

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A Different Light

A coat of lacquer doesn’t add more detail to a piece of wood; it just makes it easier to see the detail. Continue reading

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The Applause of Nature

Ever thought about how the sound of a mountain stream is like applause? Continue reading

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Red Dawn

The blessing of a beautiful dawning brings promise to a new day. Continue reading

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The Bright Side of Dark Stuff

Even something has drab and dreary as cleaning up manure has its up side: great compost for sale and tons of it! Continue reading

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Of Fog and Mud

Even in the barely melted muck of mud and snow, there is both promise and provision. Continue reading

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The Bitter Storms

The longer I have lived the more I am convinced that it is not time that heals. It is, rather, the blending of choice and grace, a sort of submissive seeking of healing. Continue reading

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