Going to SUNday School
Over the last few years, I have became intensely aware of our nearest star. Here's what the Sun has taught me.
The Imaginative Church
Stories of three church communities that are practicing ecological discipleship in creative ways.
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
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
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
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