I love the expression “one thing that amazes me about common sense is how uncommon it is”. I don’t know who coined that expression first, but I think of it often (especially when dealing with my kids). When I first studied architecture in the 70’s, the oil crisis was fresh in the minds of most [...]
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Posted in Environment, Playground on Feb 11th, 2009
Recently, Jeff wrote an article titled Practically Green, stressing ways churches can employ sustainable principles that are also economically feasible. YourChurch Magazine has posted an article, The Great Green Question, which is exploring a similar topic. What follows is a short list of other resources that may enhance your awareness of sustainability: From TheMinistryCafe.com Search [...]
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Posted in Classroom, Environment, Stewardship on Dec 8th, 2008
Green design is often associated with solar panels, wind turbines, and composting toilets, but it is important to understand that environmentally friendly design can be far more comprehensive than that. I have always been a strong advocate for environmentally sensitive design, but I also believe that the design considerations must be economically feasible with a [...]
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It is difficult enough for a church to face the challenges of growth and change in times of economic prosperity, but when the economy as a whole suffers, those challenges become even greater. There are, however, many opportunities to be found for a church that is willing to think creatively. In this article I would [...]
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