Category Archives: Nature

The waters in the Heavens Roar

Posted on January 15, 2016 by wamplerp

Hear what the Lord says to you, people of Israel. This is what the Lord says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the heavens, though the nations are terrified by them.   For … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Renown

Posted on November 27, 2015 by wamplerp

“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.   As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering … Continue reading →

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A Drop in the Bucket

Posted on October 27, 2015 by wamplerp

Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.   Lebanon is not sufficient for altar fires, nor its animals enough for … Continue reading →

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Too Amazing for Me

Posted on August 8, 2015 by wamplerp

There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand:  the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of … Continue reading →

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Merchants on the Mighty Waters

Posted on June 16, 2015 by wamplerp

Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord , his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high … Continue reading →

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Eddying Out – Transatlantic Translocation

Posted on June 11, 2015 by wamplerp

I am headed to Ghana west Africa today to serve as the director of a study abroad program for the university where I teach, Grand Valley State University.  I will be learning alongside 15 eager young students as we explore … Continue reading →

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Helping the Hungry Hyrax

Posted on June 8, 2015 by wamplerp

He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing … Continue reading →

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Clothed with Splendor and Majesty

Posted on June 7, 2015 by wamplerp

Praise the Lord , my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays … Continue reading →

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Distant Shores

Posted on June 3, 2015 by wamplerp

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His … Continue reading →

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Resounding Seas and Singing Forests

Posted on June 2, 2015 by wamplerp

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord , all the earth. Sing to the Lord , praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all … Continue reading →

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