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The Art of Creation: Neither Plant nor Animal
Stephen Axford was looking for a hobby - he found something that changed his view of the world.
The Imaginative Church
Stories of three church communities that are practicing ecological discipleship in creative ways.
Practical Earthkeeping: Hospitality Toward Nature
October 30, 2025 - Noah Guthrie, a regular contributor to The Ecological Disciple, reflects on his recent time in Peru and what he learned about hospitality. By Noah Guthrie
The Art of Creation: Shadows and Scars
October 23, 2025 - David Morrison's exceptional attention to detail helps expose the extraordinary designs and patterns of "ordinary" natural objects. By Louise Conner
The Way Forward: Wisdom In the Midst of Uncertainty
10-18-25 - How do we remain informed when we are surrounded by a media ecosystem full of disinformation and distraction? How do we remain hopeful when we see the things we care about being pulled apart? By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: A Prayer of Change
October 9, 2025 - The God of this prayer is a very big God. We may need to take a few step backwards and crane our necks. By Louise Conner
Trees as Homemakers
Oct. 1, 2025 - In their quiet wisdom and rootedness, trees have much to teach us about creating home for ourselves and offering a home to others. By Stephanie and Wesley Vander Lugt
All Things New: The Path of Reform
September 25, 2025 - There is so much that needs changing in our world that it can be overwhelming to think about where to begin. Here's how you discern the change you are called to make. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: The Lightest Touch
September 18, 2025 - As Pattiann Rogers demonstrates in this poem, "Poetry is nearer to music than it is to prose." By Louise Conenr
But Now I See: The Journey of Reflection
September 11, 2025 - As the years went by, the image that I had created for my life began to crumble as I embarked on what I now recognize as the journey of ecological discipleship. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: Stones that Breathe
September 4, 2025 - Dry stone walling has been declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Here are some reasons why. By Louise Conner
Practical Earthkeeping: Turning Off Lights
August 21, 2025 - Darkness, a friend to many creatures, is often banished by the ever-shining light bulbs of human habitation. By Louise Conner
An Edifying Journey
August 15, 2025 - A few weeks ago, Circlewood hosted 26 middle school and high school students from four churches based in McMinnville, OR. Here is a brief summary of what we did together, along with what I learned. By James Amadon