In an unfortunate run-in with heavy construction equipment, a 100-year-old post oak on Abbey property sustained significant damage (pictured). Post oaks, along with blackjack oaks, cedar elms and pines, populate the Abbey property and much of this area—the Cross Timbers ecoregion running from southeastern Kansas through Oklahoma to central Texas. Despite its severe injury, thatContinue reading “Lord, Make Us New”
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The Healing Rhythms of Creation-Keeping
Last year when I was receiving weekly chemotherapy treatments, I was always drawn to the chairs by the windows. These floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked a garden full of native plants and a green belt of trees that runs along White Rock Creek. It was good for my soul to look out at that garden while IContinue reading “The Healing Rhythms of Creation-Keeping”