Written Trail: Books That Bridge Faith, Horses, and Nature
The Living Word
Open The Message and God’s Word Comes Alive!
Discover the surprise and wonder of God’s Word. The Message Bible promises to immerse your imagination and stir your faith. Hear God’s heart speaking your heart’s language.
The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Hebrew and Greek Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God’s Word with the cadence...more
The dangerous birth of a foal, stray hounds rescued in traffic, Margaret-feline queen of the back porch, and a mischievous donkey named Burrito... How do these endearing tales of love and loyalty between humans and animals open a window to see the God of the universe? This book connects personal experience with pets to biblical teaching about animals. Will I see my pet in heaven? Why did God make animals in the first place? Does God care how I look after my animals?...more
This is what happens when a writer, preacher, and lover of words encounters some of creation’s wisest theologians…horses.
First, she argues with them. They are, after all, horses. What could they possibly know about life and God that theologians haven’t already written? But slowly she engages their language and listens to their holy wisdom, attending to how they express their being, their actions, and their relationships. She allows horses to draw her out of the faith of intellect...more
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Many feel close to their spiritual center by caring and nurturing other miracles of God's creation
Straight from the Horse's Heart: A Spiritual Ride through Love, Loss, and Hope by new our Chaplin R. T. Fitch is an altogether special book that sows more than a few wild oats of goodness, inspiration, and heart. This thoughtful and endearing collection of thirty distinct and timeless vignettes is rich and wise. Whether it is the rescue of a missing pony after a hurricane near the Gulf of Mexico or the heartfelt whinny of an abused horse in Nigeria, the author composes beautiful...(more)
God and Dog is a phenomenon. First appearing on YouTube, the video of Wendy Francisco's charming animated illustrations and moving song tells of the unconditional love of both God and Dog.
With over 2 million YouTube viewings to date, Francisco's story appeals to all ages, to animal enthusiasts, to people of religious persuasions, and especially to anyone who has been loved by a dog.
Now in book format...more
Life can get lonely, but cat lovers know cats are always ready to console them, make them laugh, and lead them to empty food dishes.
Even when your fuzzy friend falls asleep in your lap, your cat’s quirky antics can reveal God at work, reminding you to catnap in his presence...more
A 90-day devotional gift book for women who love the greener things in life.
Playing in the Dirt: 90 Devotions for Crazy Plant Ladies is for those who enjoy bringing things to life and watching them grow. This devotional sheds light on the Great Gardener who is tending to our souls ― and how He fosters the fruitfulness in our lives. Readers will learn how to find rest in Him as they take inspiration from the Scripture-based lessons and delightful botanical illustrations...(more)
This groundbreaking walk through Scripture by former physician and carpenter Dr. Matthew Sleeth makes the convincing case that trees reveal more about God and faith than you ever imagined.
“Christians looking to reconnect to the natural world will relish Sleeth’s passionate call to Christian stewardship of the Earth.”—Publishers Weekly...(more)
Millions of readers have been transformed and inspired by Francine Rivers’ bestselling novels Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. Now, in this weekly devotional, the beloved author invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world we live in. Francine shares observations she’s gathered over a lifetime of exploring―abroad and in her own backyard―and reflects on how they might apply to your daily life. What do the majestic redwoods, the woodpecker...(more)
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