Spring in Your Spirit
For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.—Song of Solomon 2:11–12 (ESV)
Nature
Everyday Greatness: Caring for Fatherless Kids by Taking Them Fishing
By Diane Stark3 min read
Inspired by his strong relationship with his own father, William Dunn takes kids without dads on fishing excursions.
10 Reasons Why Spring Is the Most Positive Season
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How the world is waking up to hope via nature.
10 Ways to Observe a Green Lent
By Melissa Roberson6 min read
If you’re trying to build a positive Lenten practice this season, helping out the environment is the perfect place to start.
How Her Granddaughter Taught Her to See the Beauty in Dark Times
By Dawn Kirby3 min read
The girl’s childlike wonder helped them all deal with her sister’s cancer journey.
Reach for the Stars
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?—Psalm 8:3–4 (NIV)
Her Father Experienced The Heavenly Wonder of Nature
By Jesse Neve4 min read
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he basked in the beauty of God’s natural world and always found something to appreciate.
Need a Happiness Boost? Listen for the Birds
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Hearing birdsong is a reminder that we’re not alone in the great outdoors—or in life.
Spirit Lifting: A Surprise Twist
By Becky Alexander1 min read
This devotion reminds us that God’s wondrous creation holds inspiring surprises for us if we remain open to them.
The Faith of a Falconer
By Evan Miller2 min read
Rodney Stotts is the founder of Rodney’s Raptors, an organization that exposes people to nature and educates them about raptors and falconry.
A Visit From a Bluebird Brought Her Reassurance
By Susanna Chenoweth4 min read
The beautiful bird stayed just long enough to comfort her and her mom.
How Our Sense of Smell Can Enrich Our Prayers
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Has a fragrance or aroma ever triggered an emotional response? Use that power when you pray.
