It was not too many years ago that environmental concerns were the domain of the Birkenstock-dread lock-free spirit crowd. That has changed. The change has been good. We are all beginning to understand we can make personal choices that have an impact.
Last night at our daughter's encouragement we dimmed our lights for Earth Hour. Since our trash company does not pick up materials for recycling we collect it ourselves and drop off at a collection point about every two weeks. The building materials for our new home will be green when we have the option. We've become more aware of our own consumerism and are trying to make better choices that are friendly to our planet.
With rising fuel prices, biofuels have been a hot topic lately. This Time Report (read it now!) tells us that our zeal to feel good and cut corners towards "Going Green" may have a devastating effect on our big blue ball. If you care, and we all really need to care, take a few minutes to understand the situation.
Christ-followers have spend hundreds of years caring about helping a few souls, but not caring for our earth. That is changing with many. Again, that is a good and necessary thing. We can not bring thy kingdom come to a kingdom we have ruined. Today, whether you are a Christ-follower, or Buddhist, or Muslim, or anything else, I hope you are praying for our planet. We won't be getting another one soon.