A love note to Mother Earth
One of the great things about gardening is that the garden talks back. I am constantly learning what works and what doesn’t work, grappling with the realities of my garden and myself, and yielding to them.
President Rebecca J. Stoltzfus
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Distinctively Goshen
Reflections from President Stoltzfus
What is our story on climate change?
It seems to me that one of the truly useful things the church – including Goshen College – can do in the face of the climate crisis is lead us into a new story.
Redefining community — what about our non-human neighbors?
If we are to save ourselves and our planet from the devastation we have wrought, it will require a redefinition of community.
My word for 2021
The word I’ve kept circling back to is “Grounded.” 2020 knocked me around. I want to stand this year with two feet on the ground, knees slightly bent. I want to feel the earth supporting me; to know the firm and gentle force of gravity. I want to be steady.
It is time for the truth
I’ve been mustering up the courage to write about truth. These days, it matters more than ever.
Climate change: We need to talk about it!
Are we bringing our very best to bear on what is perhaps the greatest challenge humans have ever faced: climate change? What would it look like if we did?