Photo by Shannon Hansen Hope. It’s a word we hear every day. “I hope I do well.” “I hope he likes me” “I hope you feel better.” A word that has become so familiar we’ve almost forgotten its meaning. People have almost forgotten how to believe in something bigger than themselves. We’ve forgotten how to make a difference. We sit idly by and allow the world to … [Read more...] about An Ocean Of Hope
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‘California’s Changing Coastline’
Photos Courtesy of Dana Wharf and Shannon Hansen With more than 40 percent of the U.S. population living in coastal areas, the state of the earth’s oceans has become an ever-increasing concern. In recent decades, population, global temperatures and sea levels have resulted in changing migration patterns, species endangerment, environmental pollution and introductions of … [Read more...] about ‘California’s Changing Coastline’
Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Photo Courtesy of Tim Horton Genesis 1:1-25 describes the creation of the world as told by the Bible. As God created the world, starting with darkness to light, water to land, it is written that: “The land produced vegetation … and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” (NIV) The Bible tells … [Read more...] about Faith in the Environment: All Is Good
Support the Paris Accords
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe science is pretty clear: Climate change is real. It's caused by humans, and the results could be catastrophic. It's impossible to predict exactly what will happen as more and more energy becomes trapped in the earth's atmosphere, but it won't be good, and the world needs to work together to do something about it. Industrialized countries like the … [Read more...] about Support the Paris Accords
Throw Plastic Bottles Away
Graphic by Nate BartonCarrying plastic water bottles is really convenient. They are light and can be very small, which barely adds any extra weight or space in school backpacks or purses. If they become heavy, throwing them away is an option; when thirsty, it is easy to buy another one anywhere. However, disregarding the convenience aspect of plastic water bottles, they truly … [Read more...] about Throw Plastic Bottles Away