20 of the Best Bible Verses about Nature

"The Natural World in the Bible" with images of a flower, pebbles and a snowy birch tree

Did you know there are hundreds of verses in the Bible that talk about nature or use something in the natural world to teach us a life lesson? If you love nature and the outdoors like I do, it’s pretty …

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Build Christian Community Life in the Outdoors

"Build Christian Community Outside" with image of a group of women standing on shore with canoe paddles and canoes

There’s so much in our Bible about what healthy Christian community looks like. And the outdoors is one of the best places to build it! Community could mean an individual church…THE Church…families…friend groups…roommates…church staff…ministry staff…classmates. There are tons of ways …

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Hearing God Speak Personally in the Outdoors

"Hearing God speak in the Outdoors" with image of a man standing on a mountaintop, overlooking more mountains

There are several stories in the Bible of the Lord speaking clearly to people who were in the wilderness. I should point out that people in Biblical times didn’t go to the wilderness for fun adventures like we do today. …

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Why Should We Be the Most Thankful People of All?

"In Everything Give Thank" with image of woman hiker standing among tall pines

As followers of Jesus, why should we be thankful people? Even the MOST thankful people of all? It’s Thanksgiving week in America as I write this. Ironic that this annual holiday is sandwiched—and often eclipsed—between marketing campaigns for us to …

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Nature and Creation in the Bible

"What the Bible Says about Creation" header over a background of sun shining through trees

When most people think about the Bible and nature, what comes to mind is Genesis and the creation story. Period. But the Bible says a whole lot more! “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” Genesis 1:1 …

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Peace is Possible in the Storms of Life

"Peace during life's storms" with image of dark storm clouds above trees

“Don’t let your heart be troubled…” (John 14:1). What thoughts came into your mind when you read that? Anything like this: “Yeah, that’s easy for you to say!” “Are you kidding me?” “How can my heart not be troubled? You …

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