Companions on the Journey
May 29, 2025 - I've been teaching the Journey of Ecological Discipleship to some fellow travelers at Circlewood's new ecological learning center on Camano Island. Here's what I've learned. By James Amadon
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The Art of Creation: A Piece of Garden
May 22, 2025 - Though they go by many names, allotment gardens are popular throughout the world, with Denmark the place where the idea first sprouted. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: Walls and Windows
May 8, 2025 - The textiles and wallpaper created by Newton Paisley of Whitstable, England, can be appreciated and enjoyed on a purely aesthetic level, but knowing the story (or more accurately, the stories) behind the designs, makes the art even more compelling. By Louise Conner
Turn, Turn, Turn: The Journey of Repentance
May 2, 2025 - Many Christians think of repentance as remorse coupled with a promise not to repeat whatever wrong has been done. But true repentance is much more than this; it involves three distinct turns that require compassion, conversion, and courage. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: The Earth Cries Out
April 24, 2025 - In light of Pope Francis' strong advocacy on behalf of the planet and all of its creatures, we share a prayer and video through which we hear his voice encouraging us to listen and respond to the cries that come from the earth and its creatures. By Louise Conner
Celebrating Four Years
April 22, 2025 - Five of The Ecological Disciple's Most-Read Pieces
Not the Way It's Supposed to Be - the Journey of Resistance
Fri, April 18 - As questions piled up, I found that I could no longer accept the status quo. I found myself resisting the dominant theologies, cultural values, politics, and everyday practices that have brought us to this point. I started wondering if there was another way. By James Amadon