The Way Forward: The Land Remembers
Even when society does not remember these ancient land relationships, the land remembers, the land is a witness. How will the land remember you?
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The Way Forward: Rethinking Thanksgiving
Nov. 21, 2023 - When we divorce gratitude from justice, we begin to turn in on ourselves and neglect the Creator's call to live generously, equitably, and sacrificially so that gifts and gratitude are shared by all. By James Amadon
The Way Forward: Exodus 33-34—A New Start
August 22, 2023 - We have rejected our calling to be earthkeepers, to co-sustain this beautiful earth in ways that reflect God's intentions for a flourishing world. The latest example of this can be seen in the smoldering rubble of the city of Lahaina. By James Amadon
The Way Forward: Exodus 17:8-15—Genocide, Ecocide, and God
Feb. 6, 2023 - This is the part of Exodus I have not been looking forward to writing about. We must acknowledge and wrestle with these "texts of terror," as I heard a biblical scholar once refer to them. And, in the tension, there is often wisdom to be gleaned. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: From the Roots Up
May 5, 2022 - If all beings are related, there is a responsibility to consider the way we walk and live in this world. By Louise Conner
The Way Forward: Living in Circles
Jan. 24, 2022 - A third and final reflection on Becoming Rooted, Randy Woodley's latest book of 100 short meditations to help us reconnect with the earth. By James Amadon
The Way Forward: 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