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Unwrapping Wonder : Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature
Heeding technology’s cry to “get connected” can result in overloaded circuits of the mind. Frenetic connections cause frazzled lives. "Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature" will restore the reader's soul as they step outside to cultivate a connection with creation and, in the process, deepen their relationship with the Creator.
This delightful mix of natural history, human story and God’s glory found in everyday nature is based on Job’s words: “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you ... or let the fish of the sea inform you.” Each chapter focuses on one natural object such as the bee, the barnacle, the tiniest seed.
By peering within the ordinary, we can learn to see details which reveal extraordinary wonder. As we unwrap the gift, we discover more of nature, God, and ourselves, one wonder at a time.
"Unwrapping Wonder" is for active men and women and families who enjoy the outdoors or reading about nature, and for those needing hope in a hectic world. Each chapter offers:
The Wonder Introduced: through anecdote, natural history, or life story.
The Wonder Unwrapped: zooming in to see hidden details, and explained in everyday terms.
The Wonder Applied: Practical, spiritual lessons for daily living.
Promise of Hope: Relevant Scripture to inspire hope.
“Wondercise”: A hands-on nature activity designed to awaken heart, mind, and soul to the wonder of creation and give praise to the Creator.
This delightful mix of natural history, human story and God’s glory found in everyday nature is based on Job’s words: “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you ... or let the fish of the sea inform you.” Each chapter focuses on one natural object such as the bee, the barnacle, the tiniest seed.
By peering within the ordinary, we can learn to see details which reveal extraordinary wonder. As we unwrap the gift, we discover more of nature, God, and ourselves, one wonder at a time.
"Unwrapping Wonder" is for active men and women and families who enjoy the outdoors or reading about nature, and for those needing hope in a hectic world. Each chapter offers:
The Wonder Introduced: through anecdote, natural history, or life story.
The Wonder Unwrapped: zooming in to see hidden details, and explained in everyday terms.
The Wonder Applied: Practical, spiritual lessons for daily living.
Promise of Hope: Relevant Scripture to inspire hope.
“Wondercise”: A hands-on nature activity designed to awaken heart, mind, and soul to the wonder of creation and give praise to the Creator.
216 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2013
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December 11, 2013
I have always been a nature girl at heart and have loved to marvel in God’s creation so I was really looking forward to reading Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Nature.
Nature truly is a gift but I think we rarely take the time to really think about and appreciate it. Sometimes when I go hiking I like to just take the time to stop and marvel in it all. I’ve tried to teach my kids this same appreciation and this book is a really useful tool in that department.
There are five parts to the book breaking down different elements of nature including gifts of the field, air, deep, mountains and desert. I really appreciated the mountains and desert the most because that’s what I’m around the most, especially when I go camping or hiking.
Each chapter talks about how that particular gift of nature affected to or applied to O’Casey and her life. I liked that at the end of each chapter is a “Wondercise” where you are encouraged to make your own connection with nature through an exercise. She gives you your “knapsack needs” with a list of what you will need and then instructions. She then connects it to a “Promise of Hope.”
I really liked how this was all broken down. Some of the exercises were more involved than I would have liked but there’s no rule that says you have to do them all. It gave me some great ideas to do with my children to help them appreciate nature as much as I do.
Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Christmas is a great gift for nature lovers this year!
Nature truly is a gift but I think we rarely take the time to really think about and appreciate it. Sometimes when I go hiking I like to just take the time to stop and marvel in it all. I’ve tried to teach my kids this same appreciation and this book is a really useful tool in that department.
There are five parts to the book breaking down different elements of nature including gifts of the field, air, deep, mountains and desert. I really appreciated the mountains and desert the most because that’s what I’m around the most, especially when I go camping or hiking.
Each chapter talks about how that particular gift of nature affected to or applied to O’Casey and her life. I liked that at the end of each chapter is a “Wondercise” where you are encouraged to make your own connection with nature through an exercise. She gives you your “knapsack needs” with a list of what you will need and then instructions. She then connects it to a “Promise of Hope.”
I really liked how this was all broken down. Some of the exercises were more involved than I would have liked but there’s no rule that says you have to do them all. It gave me some great ideas to do with my children to help them appreciate nature as much as I do.
Unwrapping Wonder: Finding Hope in the Gift of Christmas is a great gift for nature lovers this year!
February 2, 2014
This book stinks. The Author says stuff that doesn't even make sense. I got nothing from it.
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