We've been really enjoying the weekly challenge we've been getting at church this month about how "God is green."  Our teaching paster, Rob Bell, has been teaching a series by that name (and inviting in outsiders to discuss the same).  We've been trying to make some changes in our lives to be more green like God.  Here's a quick list--some things implemented, other still under investigation.  Who knows, maybe you'll be inspired too:

• Changing our incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents
• More open windows, less A/C
• Signing up for a drop-off recycling program run by the county where we live
• Walking and riding our bike if we can (tough one where we live)
• Buying and eating locally produced food, primarily at the local farmers market
• We're looking into growing some of our own food
• Our next car purchase will probably be a Honda Civic Hybrid
• I'm seriously looking into vermiculture for our food waste
• We're buying more environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies and other home products
• I'm looking into our power company's green generation program where, with a 1.6 cent-per-KwH charge, all our power comes from renewable sources.  Specifically 70% wind and 30% land-fill gas.  All together, this would probably cost us an average of $15 month.
• Brooke signed us up for GreenDimes, a service that saves trees and water and reduces carbon emissions by reducing the amount of junk mail we receive...everybody wins!

I'm looking for more good ideas.  Hit me with a comment if you have any.

Sermon links (mp3):
"Serve God, Save the Planet" author Matthew Sleeth
Crackus Drivewaya Michiganus - Rob Bell
Towers and Tomatoes - Rob Bell
*UPDATE: The New Seatbelt - Rob Bell & Matt Krick

Pat Robertson is an embarrassment to the church and a danger to American politics.

Robertson is known for his completely irresponsible statements - that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were due to American feminists and liberals, that true Christians could vote only for George W. Bush, that the federal judiciary is a greater threat to America than those who flew the planes into the World Trade Center Towers, and the list goes on. Robertson even took credit once for diverting a hurricane. But his latest outburst may take the cake.

Read the full article at Sojourners website.

 The Last Word and the Word After That

 The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands

 Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality