Deep Down Things

Flourish interviews photographer Scott Myers about the imago dei, the revelation of God in nature, and all the beauty he sees through the lens of his camera.

Dr. Mark Eckel lays the foundation for a biblical understanding of the connection between people and the “ground”—the place in which we live.

Kristyn Komarnicki talks about the difficulties and blessings involved in “unplugging.”

Farmer and author Ragan Sutterfield reviews The Achievement of Wendell Berry by Fritz Oehlschlaeger, a book written not only to learn about Berry’s work, but from it.

Managing Editor of Flourish, Kendra Langdon Juskus, reflects on the life, death, and legacy of preacher, author, and creation care advocate John Stott.

Author and speaker Margaret Feinberg asks tough questions about the connection between her use of resources and environmental justice.

Browse a few of the best articles from our weekly series, Deep Down Things.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by advertising? Industry insider Brandon Butcher has some advice for how to become a discerning consumer of advertising instead of being swept along with its messages.

Did God put you in the place where you are so that you might learn to seek him there? Steven Lummer thinks he did. Read his reflection on place, God’s sovereignty, and seeing God in nature.

Kate Harris reflects on the “opportunities for faithfulness everywhere”—especially in the suburbs.

Ever wonder how many species there are in the world? What the extinction rate “should” be? What it is now? Find the answers as Dr. Kyle Van Houtan weighs in on the truth about species loss and its causes.

Kelley Wampler shares her from experience as a homemaker, wife, and mother of three. She weighs in on how to invest in your kids faith, care for creation at home, and never lose sight of the glories of homemaking.

Dean Ohlman tells the story of the Gospel as a story of four trees: the Tree of Life, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the Cross, and the second Tree of Life in Revelation.

The Biology of Trees

May 11, 2011

There is a connection between our knowledge and our ability to care for and appreciate things. As we know more of God’s creation we are better able to worship him for it. For today’s “Deep Down Things” we are revisiting biology class and studying trees in the hopes of learning a little bit more about the Lord through learning a bit more about his wonderful creation.