by Rev. Larry Deyss, HR | April 2, 2018 | creationcreation careEarth Day | Blog, Peacemaking Task Force
Every now and then a book comes along that is “spot on” for the times. “Eco-Reformation: Grace and Hope for a Planet in Peril,” is such a book. Bill McKibben writes a very urgent but hopeful foreword followed by a fine preface by the editors, Lisa E. Dahill &... Read more
by Rev. Larry Deyss, HR | November 8, 2016 | climateclimate changeearth careEarth Daymiraclespeacemaking | Blog
The speaker stepped up to the podium and said to his audience, “How many of you believe in climate change?” A goodly number of hands went up. He then said, “I do not believe in climate change”. A hush fell over the audience; some gasps of disbelief were... Read more
by Rev. Larry Deyss, HR | May 2, 2016 | climateclimate changecreation careEarth Dayparispeacemaking | Blog
Sitting by the window with morning coffee watching the goldfinches at the feeders I heard the wheezy, whistling song of the white-throated sparrows just below the window feeding on seeds dropped from above. I cracked the bottom of the window just enough to hear them... Read more
by Rev. Larry Deyss, HR | April 11, 2016 | creationcreation careearthEarth DayLife | Blog
When asked, which was the greatest commandment, Jesus said, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, ‘You... Read more
by Rev. Larry Deyss, HR | March 21, 2016 | bibleBirdscreation careEarth DayPsalmScripture | Blog
“Birds, Bible and Creation Care,” does that sound like a strange title for a blog? In my mind it makes perfect sense and perhaps as you read on it might make sense to you too. Let me start by saying I am a birder. If someone years ago had told me I would spend time... Read more