One viewpoint: Earth is a journey and preparation stage; and we graduate into heaven. Earth is a serious testing place and workshop to develop spirituality, form character and grow one’s soul. God ...

The Bible says, in the beginning the Earth was wild and empty. In Hebrew it is called Tohuwabohu, utter chaos. So God turned on the light just by saying “there shall be light”. And there was light.

Introductory remarks from Steve Mathewson: This sermon definitely resonated with my listeners! Many of them had already been practicing environmental stewardship because they sensed “it is the right ...