Digital Retreat for Deepening Our Relationship With God and Nature
Click here to download the retreat. Whose summer to-do list doesn’t include a hike, a trip to the beach, or a walk in the park?…
God in nature
Haleakala: The House of the Sun
It was 3 in the morning when my eager mother knocked on our hotel room door. Needless to say, my teenage brother, sister, and I…
Experiencing God’s Love Through the Splendor of Creation
Early Saturday morning, I left the house at dawn for a much-needed walk. I’d been feeling down for a few days, depression creeping up behind…
Active Prayer: 7 Summer Adventures
This summer, take advantage of the longs days and warm temperatures to refresh both your body and spirit with the practice of active prayer. Step…
When I have a terrible need of — shall I say the word — religion, then I go out and paint the stars. — Vincent Van Gogh
Read Phil Fox Rose’s Earth Day reflection and look for opportunities today to see God in the nature around you. If possible, take a moment…
No Photos Allowed
I’m sure you have a good image in your mind of Machu Picchu, but this is what it is like for me: Waking up at…
To the humble man, and to the humble man alone, the sun is really a sun; to the humble man, and to the humble man alone, the sea is really a sea. — G.K. Chesterton
Go for a walk in nature. Concentrate on the beauty of God’s design.
How long wilt Thou remain invisible behind the lovely screens of lilies and roses, the clouds of burning gold, and the silent star-decked night? Though they hide Thee, I love them because they hint at Thy presence. — Parmahansa Yogananda
Spend time in nature today, seeking God’s presence in the flowers, clouds and stars.
God is subtle, but he is not malicious. — Albert Einstein
Be on the lookout today for God’s quiet, behind-the-scenes presence.
Hitting Pause in the City
It is a constant struggle to try to find God and peace of mind in a city of almost 3 million people. Living in Chicago…