Morning at the Conference
Being one of the first to arrive in the conference hall I have a chance to enjoy the architect’s creativity with the winter morning sun. Continue reading Morning at the Conference
Author: Jon Friesen
Snowy Owl
An abundance of lemmings in the arctic last summer allowed more snowy owls to survive. Now that winter has a strong grasp up north, many of the birds have flown south in search of food. There are just too many of them. Thus, an opportunity to spend the afternoon observing this snowy owl east of Newton. Big … Continue reading Snowy Owl
Forest Decay
Decay really is regeneration. For the forest to continue to flourish, decay is necessary. A return of nutrients from which to build new. So, today I am pondering our own decay and wondering if the nutrients from that process do the same for our own emotional and spiritual growth . . . Continue reading Forest Decay
Conservatory
F11 016 Drought
With the drought, the salt marshes of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge have gone dry. This, my naturalist brother tells me, is a good thing. It allows for the dense plant life to die away, making for a much healthier marsh when the waters return. I’m contemplating tonight how much this analogy applies to our lives. We … Continue reading F11 016 Drought
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