Is Earth stewardship biblical? Yes. Here is one of the best collections of Creation Care Scriptures to be found. Christianity is inseparably linked to the natural world. People of faith contribute a unique perspective to earth stewardship, a ministry of praise and commitment. Christians are called to restore the land, to build and to plant, to use resources wisely, to marvel at the planet's complexity and beauty, to accept that humans are part of an earth we need to cherish. Positive and inspirational, this book is a ready resource for pastors, teachers, camp and retreat leaders. Easy to read, it fills the need for devotional and small group study. Seekers will find the basic precepts of the Christian faith. Cherish the Earth will be a welcome companion for every Christian nature lover and Earth steward across our threatened yet priceless globe.
Janice E. Kirk, artist, and author, is an award-winning poet, published author, and illustrator of six books, including: Opening the Book of Nature series: The Road to Beaver Park, Painting, Perception, and Pilgrimage (Resource Publications, 2016). Cherish the Earth: The Environment and Scripture, by Janice E. Kirk and Donald R. Kirk (Wipf & Stock Pub., 2016) and Drawing Close, Encountering Joy, an Artist's Psalms and Prayers for the Earth (Resource Publications, 2022). Trained as an artist, singer, and writer, Janice has taught public school art, language arts, and music, including voice at Simpson U., Redding, CA. A lifetime of family camping adventures and studies in the American West motivates her calling to champion God's creation. In good weather she can still be found at the park, sketchbook in hand.