by Chuck Summers | Apr 21, 2016 | Opinion
My church observed Earth Stewardship Sunday recently by singing hymns and offering prayers that honored God as Creator. We were even reminded during communion that the bread and wine are gifts of the earth provided by the one who made it. For my sermon, I chose to...
by Chuck Summers | Mar 24, 2016 | Opinion
My recent heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery have reminded me about the importance of caring for all of creation, including our bodies. Even with the limited exposure that I’ve had to the outdoors in recent weeks, it is apparent that spring is currently...
by Chuck Summers | Jan 19, 2016 | Opinion
Two of my favorite local natural areas to take photographs have been great locations for bird photography the past two winters. I visited both a few days ago. One area is a wildlife management area and there I found thousands of snow and speckled geese. It was good to...
by Chuck Summers | Dec 18, 2015 | Opinion
I’ve been thinking about peace throughout Advent – unfortunately, centering on its absence rather than its presence. I sense a lack of peace in our world, in our country, in churches and, yes, even in my own life. In the midst of my feeling of...
by Chuck Summers | Dec 7, 2015 | Opinion
Nature is rather predictable for the most part. It has its rhythms and patterns, and they remain more or less consistent. The tides ebb and flow, the moon goes through its cycle of phases, the sun rises and sets at its appointed times, and the seasons change pretty...
