I know this words of this hymn were not necessarily intended to be about nature (creation):
I love thy kingdom, Lord
the house of thine abode,
the church of our blest Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.
Many Christians emphasize “church” and ignore the “house of thine abode.” We, the church, are called to love and care for creation, this “dwelling place.” In Colossians we read:
For in him all things were created:
things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible, whether thrones
or powers or rulers or authorities;
all things have been created through him and for him.
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together…
…and through him to reconcile to himself all things,
whether things on earth or things in heaven,
by making peace through his blood on the cross.
Colossians 1:16-17; 20
I understand this to mean that Christ will come to reconcile all things! Not just humans, and what beautiful things our creator has made… (I saw all of these amazing things in less than 1 hour!)
Thank you Wren and Kristen. An amazing promise of the renewal of all Gods creation.
Beautiful birds
Great photos. Are those new? From your archive?
Those are all new! Taken Saturday morning!!
Beautiful playing and beautiful pictures. I had no idea Sandhills Cranes eat worms! Thank you for this wonderful blog.