Entries by Maranda St John Nicolle
Sermon Starters – Bible verses
A helpful list of Bible verses that pertain to creation care, organised by topic. Originally compiled by Peter Illyn of Restoring Eden, a Christian environmental organization, and put into pdf form on the Diocese of Alabama’s website Another list, compiled by Jemima Parker, from Leeds (CofE) Diocese, organises the verses in the order in which […]
Sermon Starter – Psalms
“Shout it from the Mountain Top – Praise God” (Creation belongs to and witnesses to God; we are called to tend it – CRCNA/EEN)
Sermon Starters – Focus on Creation
“Restoration is coming” (creation, redemption – CRCNA/EEN) Tending to the Garden (God seen and celebrated in creation, the call to care – CRCNA/EEN) “Shout it from the Mountain Top – Praise God” (Creation belongs to and witnesses to God; we are called to tend it – CRCNA/EEN) Worship and Awe (Awareness of creation leads to […]
Theology: Reflections on Creator and Creation
Where should I begin? If you’re new to these explorations, why not try the Tearfund video below. Then you might want to look at one of the books by David Bookless or the Hodsons, James Jones’ Jesus and the Earth, the reflections from David Osborne and Ghillean Prance, or the CAFOD study guide to Laudato […]
Bible Studies, Courses, and Reflection Series
Why should Christians care about the environment? Does God give us guidance for creation care in Scripture? To answer such questions, we turn to the Bible, seeking to discern God’s will. We’ve gathered here some materials for Bible study. Most are online and free to download, but we’ve included some that require purchases as well. […]