Becoming Rooted
Jan. 10, 2022 - I do not make New Year's resolutions, but I do think about habits and patterns in my life that need to change. This month I invite you to meet my guide. By James Amadon
The Year to Come
January 3, 2022 - As we turn our attention to the coming year, we are aware that, from a planetary perspective, we are entering a critical year in a critical decade. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight #6 – Jesus is Not Just For Us
Dec. 27, 2021 - We think Jesus is all about humanity. But the Bible has a lot to say about Jesus' relationship with animals, if we have the eyes to see. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight #5: Creation Teaches Us How To Praise
Dec. 20, 2021 - By reading Psalm 148, through eco-theological lenses, we can begin to see (and hear) the symphony of praise that echoes through every nook and cranny of creation and calls us to join in. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight #4: The Ecological Voice and Vision of the Prophets
Dec. 6, 2021 - Reading the biblical prophets can reveal distinctly ecological voices and visions that offer prophetic wisdom for us today. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight #3: The Law and Creation
Nov. 29, 2021 - If we look at the Law through ecological lenses we will find, hiding in plain sight, a dynamic way of life that is part of creation and given for the sake of creation. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight #2: God, Brothers, Blood and Soil
Nov. 16, 2021 - The story of Cain and Abel is typically understood as a human story of sibling rivalry and the dangers of giving in to jealousy, resentment, and anger. If we read the story with ecological lenses, however, the story deepens. By James Amadon
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Ecological Vision of Scripture
Nov. 8, 2021 - The Bible speaks of, and to, a world that is deeply interconnected and interdependent, a world in which the personal, social, ecological, cosmic, and divine dimensions of life are woven together into a dynamic and seamless whole called creation. By James Amadon
Members Mailbag #2
September 7, 2021 - Here is our second “Members Mailbag!” I am grateful for those who have commented on our most recent series - “7 Shifts We Need to Make,” or emailed me thoughts and questions about ecological discipleship in general. By James Amadon
How Have You Shifted?
Aug. 31, 2021 - A quick recap of the "7 Shifts We Need To Make," with an invitation for readers to respond. By James Amadon
Shift #7 - A Different Destination: From an Earthless Heaven to a Heavenly Earth
8.24.21 - Where are we going? Is there an overall direction to life, a movement towards some ultimate purpose or final destination? How we answer these questions will shape our lives, and our faith, profoundly.
Shift #6 – An Interconnected Church: From Splintered Sects to Creative Collaborators
Aug. 16, 2021 - What if the current ecological crisis was an opportunity to heal the Church? By James Amadon
Shift #5: An Ecological Mission: From Saving Souls/Society to Cultivating Life in the New Creation
August 9, 2021 - A recent poll confirmed the continued erosion of Christianity's privileged place in Western culture - a great opportunity to rethink our sense of mission. By James Amadon
Shift #4: Place-Based Discipleship: From Generic Jesus-Following to Bioregional Discipleship
July 19, 2021 - What does it mean to follow Jesus in this place, at this time, with these people? By James Amadon
Mid-Shift Check-in
July 12, 2021 - Time for a reader check-in. What do you think about the shifts I'm proposing? By James Amadon
Shift #3: A More Humane Humanity – From Independent Masters to Interdependent Servants
July 5, 2021 - Why do so many people feel disconnected and discontent? What do we need to find our place in this world? By James Amadon
Shift #2: A Bigger Story – From Human-Centered to All Creation
June 29. 2021 - The gospel we tell is good news - just not good enough. By James Amadon
Shift #1 - A New Cosmology: From Static Backdrop to Dynamic Creation
June 21, 2021 - When you look up at the stars, or down at a drop of dew on the grass, at the faces of your loved ones or your own face in a mirror, what do you see? By James Amadon
Seven Shifts We Need to Make
June 14, 2021 - If we are going to have a faith that is alive and alert to the needs and opportunities of our current moment, these are the shifts we must make. By James Amadon
Members Mailbag #1
June 7, 2021 - First ever Members Mailbag! Check out what our thoughtful readers want to know, and the wisdom they have to offer. By James Amadon
Can We Help Each Other Grow?
May 31, 2021 - If you are a subscriber, here's a chance to share your voice and help other readers! By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 7: We Are Always Re-Forming
May 24, 2021 - Reformation is a fundamental part of Creation. What are you helping to re-form? By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 6: Imagine If...
May 17, 2021 - When your mind is quiet and your heart open, what do you imagine? By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 5: Sweet Repentance
May 10, 2021 - Repentance is not only necessary, it is sweet. By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 4: A Faith the World Is Waiting For
May 3, 2021 - It may just be the faith YOU are waiting for... by James Amadon
The WAY Forward 3: Living Between Two Worlds
April 26, 2021 - To welcome a new world, we need to leave the old one behind. By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 2: Walking the Long Path of Renewal
April 22, 2021 - We all want renewal, but are we prepared to leave the old world behind, to abandon our core beliefs, established practices, and privileged status? By James Amadon
The WAY Forward 1: You Must Start Here
April 22, 2021 - There is much wrong with the world. But that is not the place to start. By James Amadon