Resources compiled by WCIU Reference Librarian, Timothy Skinner, MLS
Read MoreResources compiled by WCIU Librarian, Timothy Skinner, MLS
Read MoreResources compiled by WCIU Librarian, Timothy Skinner, MLS
Read Moreby Howard A. Snyder
Since the story of salvation in the Bible is the story of God, God’s people, and God’s land, one would expect that every one of God’s commands would have something to do with land, directly or indirectly.
Read Moreby Howard A. Snyder
Mission that does not take God’s covenant with the earth seriously and strategically is not holistic, integral, or really faithful. If it doesn’t include the land, it’s not the whole gospel.
Earth-conscious mission has always been an urgent priority. It is even more so now, due to the destructive effects of climate change, the poisoning of the oceans, extinction of species, declining biodiversity, growing pollution from plastics (like plastic bottles and Styrofoam), lack of support for environmentally-conscious political leaders, and failure of Christians and other humans to recycle in all the ways possible.
Read MoreResources compiled by WCIU Librarian, Timothy Skinner, MLS
Read MoreReviewed by Yalin Xin
“Poverty comes under added scrutiny with the environmental crisis. Wherever there is poverty it is directly or indirectly linked to the perversion of justice …”
Read Moreby Tom Steffen
This article presents a biblical meta-narrative that underpins the business principles advocated by the author. The principles include attention to caring for creation and the environment.
Read Moreby Beth Snodderly
Evangelical Christian presence in U.S. society is giving God a bad reputation. American evangelicals, who ignore or even mock the warning signs of global warming and environmental pollution, are doing exactly the opposite of what God’s people should be doing to demonstrate the character and glory of God to a secular world. If we represent God as being uncaring and unconcerned about his creation, many people will not want to know that kind of God.
Read Moreby Joel Hamme
This article concentrates on the narrative of Genesis, especially chapters 1-2, and to a certain extent, the early portions of the Abraham narrative (12-19). It takes a canonical approach, in which the passages are in dialogue with each other and help to paint a picture of what the image of God is, and what it means to live effectively as God’s image.
Read Moreby Kenton Moody
This post is some thoughts reflecting on care for the environment of El Salvador and further reflecting on a celebration of the 4th of July earlier this month. Kenton is a PhD student at WCIU serving the poor in Western El Salvador. His focus has been in areas of extreme poverty and gang conflict helping children and youth at risk through education, social intervention, and spiritual transformation. He has founded the Open Door Church, Hosanna School, and the Center of Hope, all operating in Santa Ana.
Read Moreby Andrew Ray Williams
As the Apostle Paul asserted in Romans 8:19-25, creation was not subjected to decay by its own choice, but by humanity’s decision to engage in sin.
Andrew Ray Williams is a graduate student at Regent University’s School of Divinity. He regularly blogs at http://www.andrewrwilliams.com and is a contributor to ThinkTheology.org.
Read Moreby James Mason
The very act of creation implies ownership. Not only did God create everything but he gave everything its own proper place, order, and designation - and he called it good.
Read MoreReviewed by Bill Bjoraker
Dr. Bjoraker gives a synopsis of the book and lists six environmental themes he deems to be inadequately addressed by the author, vis-a vis contemporary contra–biblical philosophies regarding nature and the environment.
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