Posts Tagged "bk-earth"

The Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworkers Reflections

By George Nakashima On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. In this lavishly illustrated volume, George Nakashima allows us in intimate look at his artistry,...

Gardening Eden: How Creation Care Will Change Your Faith, Your Life, and Our World

By Michael Abbate   Before the snake, the apple, and the Ten Commandments, God created a garden… “Spiritual environmentalism” did not start out as an oxymoron – it was an invitation. Yet today, many believe God’s first job description for humankind has been replaced by other “worthier pursuits”. Why has this simple instruction become so controversial? How does one sort through all the mixed messages? Is changing our lives to save the...

Green Church: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!

By Rebekah Simon-Peter What the Bible says about taking care of the earth. “God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” —Genesis 1:31 What the Bible says about taking care of the earth. From extreme weather events to oil spills to climate change, Planet Earth is in the news. What does this mean for Christians and how does it impact the life of faith? Green Church answers these questions in ways both hopeful and...

GreenFaith: Mobilizing God’s People to Save the Earth

By Fletcher Harper God is calling us to live differently. The challenges we face are imminent. GreenFaith provides vision, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build your faith while inhabiting a creation that is at risk. With honesty and candor, Fletcher Harper shows that it takes belief and practice, science and faith to sustain us and our planet. The book gives concrete examples and tips that will help people of faith and...

It’s Easy Being Green: A Guide to Serving God and Saving the Planet

By Emma Sleeth   When God created the world, things were as they should be – trees and flowers everywhere, plenty of food, and clean, perfect air. But when you look out your window today, the picture is far from what God intended in the garden of Eden – landfills are overflowing, trees and flowers are dying, and people are going hungry. In short, this world is crowded, polluted, and headed for trouble. But it’s not hopeless. When Emma...