"The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies proclaim the works of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge." — Psalm 19:1-2

"He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. . . He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work." — Psalm 104:10 & 13

"Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord..." — Psalm 98:7

Creation does not sit in silence. It did not slowly and sadly evolve from nothing, to compete for its fair share of molecules and die. The earth does not spin towards a burning nothingness. The seabirds do not fly without a call from the Creator.

Nature has always been magical and beautiful in my life. The trees dance through my imagination, and mountains soar high in my dreams. When the smell of cedar wafts into my nose, it brings memories and thoughts of adventure.