Unwrapping Wonder : Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature - Softcover

Carol O'Casey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981892981 ISBN 13: 9780981892986

Publisher: Cladach Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Heeding technology's cry to get connected can result in overloaded circuits of the mind. Frenetic connections cause frazzled lives. Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature will restore the reader's soul as they step outside to cultivate a connection with creation and deepen their relationship with the Creator.

This delightful mix of natural history, human story, and divine awareness found in everyday nature is based on Job's words: But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you ... or let the fish of the sea inform you. Each chapter focuses on one natural object such as the bee, the barnacle, the tiniest seed.

Peer within the ordinary, and learn to see details of extraordinary wonder. Unwrap each gift and discover more of nature, God, and yourself.

Unwrapping Wonder is for active men and women and families who enjoy the outdoors or reading about nature, and for those needing hope in a hectic world. Each chapter offers:

• The Wonder Introduced through anecdote, natural history, or life story.
• The Wonder Unwrapped by zooming in to see hidden details, and explained in everyday terms.
• The Wonder Applied using practical, spiritual lessons for daily living.
• Promise of Hope in relevant, encouraging Scripture.
• Wondercises using hands-on nature activity designed to awaken heart, mind, and soul to the wonder and praise.

About this title

About the Author

With degrees in biology from California State University Long Beach and CSU San Bernardino, Carol O'Casey has spent years in the field - literally - from cataloging plants high in the mountains of Southern California to mucking through mud monitoring shorebirds in Washington. She has taught science to college students and also to sixth graders, and has been published in the Journal of Field Ornithology and in the Journal of Environmental Entomology. O'Casey's passion is teaching 'Wonder Workshops' and expounding the wonders tucked in the cathedrals of God's wilds. She resides in Oregon.

From the Inside Flap

Heeding technology's cry to get connected can result in overloaded circuits of the mind. Frenetic connections can cause frazzled lives. Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature will restore the reader's soul as they step outside to cultivate a connection with creation and deepen their relationship with the Creator. Unwrapping Wonder is a delightful mix of natural history, human story and God's glory found in everyday nature. Based on Job's words in 12:7-- But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you or let the fish of the sea inform you --each chapter will focus on one ordinary natural object, such as the bee, the barnacle, the tiniest seed."A gem of a book in the genre of Nature is God's art . O'Casey paints a rich portrait of nature, verdant with rich hues of biology, with undertones of scripture and wonderment. Her use of metaphors that link the nuances of nature to our spiritual growth makes this a self-enriching treasure and a wonderful book for meaningful group studies. This is not your typical tiring overly -detailed naturalist guide but one that lets us rejoice in admiration of God artistry." -Kim Patten, Ph.D, Professor , Washington State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Cladach Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981892981
• ISBN 13: 9780981892986
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Matthew Kondratieff
• Number of pages: 224