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Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and SpiritualityNature, Art, and Spirit: Conversations with Artists Lenae Nofziger and Alycia Scheidel | Ep. 28 Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” Sometimes, we need artists to remind us how to see well, and how to “rightly consider” what lies beyond the surface of nature. In this episode we feature two artists whose work helps us to see beyond the surface of the created world. Our first conversation will be with poet Lenae Nofziger, and the second with wildlife photographer Alycia Scheidel. You will find examples of their work in the pod...2021-04-2630 min
Seattle Mennonite Church SermonsHope in SufferingLong-time SMC member Lenae Nofziger recounts the places in her own life and in scripture where she find hope. She includes her own bout with depression, the strength of the prophets, the compassion and empathy of Jesus possible because of his own suffering. Suffering is not part of some cosmic plan by God, but "if suffering were unavoidable even for the son of God, how could anyone else avoid it?" Through it all, Lenae gives and account of the hope that is in her.2019-08-2710 min