Pit Stop: Nature’s Beauty From a Trucker’s Point of View
By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers2 min read
Trucker Jesse Ray Rex spends his life on the road. But he finds time to appreciate nature’s beauty wherever he goes.
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6 Benefits of Exploring New Places
By Daisy Urgiles3 min read
Stepping out of your bubble can be a rewarding experience for your mind, body and soul.
7 Calming Evening Activities You Can Do Without Screens
By Daisy Urgiles3 min read
Need to decompress after a long day? Try these relaxing pastimes—no cell phone or electronic device required.
The Sloth Institute: One Woman’s Mission to Protect Wildlife
By Alina Larson6 min read
Co-founder Sam Trull left home determined to work with animals. Little did she know she would plant roots in Costa Rica, saving orphaned and injured sloths.
Positive Reading: Jane Goodall’s ‘The Power of Hope’
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
A relationship with nature underpins the primatologist’s optimism in challenging times.
3 Questions: Rev. Pamela Conrad
By Celeste McCauley3 min read
The Episcopal priest and astrobiologist on how her faith and scientific work coexist and impact each other
How Reconnecting with Nature Encourages Spiritual Growth
By Kaylin Kaupish7 min read
Exploring how turning to nature can bring us closer to God.
How This Mysterious Visitor Changed a Farmer’s Outlook on Life
By Elena Tafone5 min read
A small bird kept him company and gave him motivating reassurance as he did the fieldwork.
How to See—and Take Comfort in— ‘The Big Picture’
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Realizing the grandeur of the known world can put things into a positive perspective for our daily lives.
Once the Leaves Have Fallen, There’s Still Plenty to See
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
We all miss the greens, red, yellows and oranges of our botanical neighbors—but the bare trees have a beautiful lesson to teach us.
7 Biblical Prayers for Autumn
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
It’s a perfect time to reach out to our Creator.
Environmentalists and Loggers Came Together in this Oregon Town
By Jim Hinch9 min read
Two adversaries, brought together by faith, are working toward a sustainable future for the community.