ENVIRONMENT
ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO MAKE OUR PLANET A HEALTHIER PLACE
What Happens to the Things You Recycle?
Americans recycle about a third of the waste products they generate. But have you ever wondered what happens to the things you recycle?
Growers Again
Wondering what to do with your life? Maybe it’s time for you and me to become growers again. Here’s how it starts.
Wasting Away: Food Waste Reduction and Christian Faith
Food waste reduction isn’t just a good idea — it’s a moral and spiritual responsibility for those of us who are serious about following Jesus.
5 Ways to Lower Your Energy Costs During the Holidays
Budget stretched thin this month? Here’s how to lower your energy costs and put real dollars back in your pocket while you celebrate the Christmas season.
What You Don’t Know About Fall Leaves
For everything there is a season, and this is the season for fall leaves. Here are a few tips to help make fall cleanup better for you and the environment.
Making a Biblical Case for Environmental Action
The environment is a divisive topic for Christians, but it shouldn’t be. Why? Because environmental action isn’t a political issue. It’s a biblical one.
Conserving Water Is a Spiritual Discipline
Water is essential to our well being. In Scripture, water brings life. So, conserving water is a spiritual discipline — or at least it should be.
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hate Bugs
Insects are creepy. But like it or not, they’re part of God’s creation. Here are 3 reason why you shouldn’t hate bugs — you should thank them.
Reducing Food Waste in Your Home
Did you know that 40% of food produced in the U.S. gets wasted? Food waste is a bigger problem than you may think. How can we steward our resources better?
The Dark Side of a Fracking Boom Town
Last weekend I came face to face with a dirty little secret of the fracking boom — the deep divisions it creates between locals and out-of-towners.
Caring for Creation Is a Moral Issue
Caring for creation has suddenly become a hot button issue since the release of the Pope’s encyclical. But should it be that controversial for Christians?
3 Things to Look for in the Pope’s Climate Change Encyclical
The Pope’s climate change encyclical Laudato Si was leaked four days before its scheduled release. Here’s what to look for as the world prepares to debate a spiritual response to environmental change.
The Art of Forest Bathing
A few days ago, I ran across a Japanese practice called “forest bathing.” Don’t get too excited — it’s not as racy as it sounds. It’s a simple remedy for anxiety, stress and other modern maladies.