Archive for 'Gilchrist'
The Dilemas of Diapering
As the birth of our first baby is quickly approaching, my husband and I have been faced with all kinds of decisions (and bombarded by all kinds of advice by well-meaning family, friends and strangers). One of these decisions involves diapering. Cloth or disposable? There are strong opinions on both sides of the debate, and [...]
Posted: April 21st, 2009 under Gilchrist, King's Staff.
Tags: Cloth diapers, disposable diapers
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Meandering Thoughts on Food
Some of my favourite memories involve being gathered around a table with friends and family. I love the conversations that emerge, the laughter that is spilled, and the invitations to share life that are offered when people eat together. And, truth be told, I do love really good food (especially when someone else makes it). [...]
Posted: March 23rd, 2009 under Gilchrist, King's Staff.
Tags: dumpster diving, Food, food packaging, waste
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In the End?
In high school I asked a Christian mentor if recycling was important. He responded by essentially saying that it’s a good thing to recycle, but not something we should spend a lot of time thinking about because, in the end, the earth is going to be destroyed. I don’t think he is the only one [...]
Posted: February 18th, 2009 under Gilchrist, King's Staff.
Tags: Heaven, redemption, theology
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The Green Bible
When I was 14 years old, I asked a mentor if Christians should recycle. He responded by saying that recycling is a good thing, but not something that Christians should spend a lot of time or energy worrying about because the earth will eventually be destroyed. He’s not alone in his theology; it seems that [...]
Posted: January 17th, 2009 under Book Review, Gilchrist, King's Staff.
Tags: Faith and Creation, Green Bible, Scripture Interpretation
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