Sharon Brodin 
The wild edible berries we cover here are found in the Midwest of the US, since that’s where I live. There are many others, too, but this will get you going on some great snacking options when hiking and camping. …
The idea of God using wilderness experiences to shape us has been on my radar for years. Probably ever since I spent my first summer leading kids on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters back in 1987. [This post was …
I live in Minnesota and love many of the wildflowers we have here. But some of my favorites are ones we find when we head west to the Rocky Mountains. The tiny-but-tough alpine flowers are amazing. Only the privileged few …
Biblical environmental stewardship doesn’t have to be controversial. In fact, it shouldn’t be! God gave stewardship of the earth to people. That’s in our Bible. But what does godly stewardship of our environment look like? What are the underlying assumptions? …
How do we raise our kids—and specifically our girls—to love the outdoors as much as we do? It’s harder these days than it was when I was growing up. The bombardment of media and activities that compete for their attention …
Back in September of 2021 my daughter Jamie and her friend Emilie started to plan a Boundary Waters canoe trip. Before I knew it, they invited me to go, too. The Boundary Waters in late September? I knew it could …
God’s eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen through the world He created. We see His handiwork everywhere. For the invisible things of Him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that …
There are things in our lives we tend to keep separate—like Jesus and nature. We don’t do it on purpose…it just happens until we start to rethink it. In reality, Jesus and nature are indelibly linked together! I’ve always loved …
How you use a daily devotional depends on you—your learning and reading style, the amount of time you decide to put into it, how deep you want to go. Here are some ideas on how to use and get the …
