In the hymn, "Easter People, Raise Your Voices" , the song declares, "Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song."

Of course it is speaking of the resurrection being the defining point of faith for Christians everywhere.  Resurrection marks us with a hope for new life to rise out of tragic or seemingly disastrous situations (such as the cross).  It becomes a part of our outlook.

For me, every day is also "Earth Day".  And by earth day, I mean a day in which we can respect and hold reverence for our planet with which we've been blessed to inherit.

My theology has often held a respect or reverence for God as creator.  This does not mean I am a creationist.  Rather, I see science continuously enriching our understanding of God who created the universe.

Even though theological giants like Karl Barth, have generally rejected Natural Theology which would include a general revelation of God through the natural world, I would see Prevenient Grace as leading us toward God through the wonder so many feel as they experience the awe within the natural world.

My own life has been puncuated by spiritual experiences that have occurred outdoors.

So for me, earth day is a stewardship issue.  It's why I recycle and seek to lessen my ecological impact upon the world.

It is a part of my Christianity as I take seriously the opening lines of the Gospel of John:

"In the beginning was the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things came into being through him, and without him, not one thing came into being."

                                                                                           John 1:1-3a (NRSV)

I would also say that my theology has been influenced by Celtic thought, such as St. Columbanus who claims, "If you want to understand the Creator seek to understand created things."

So have a happy Earth Day today and every day and may God bless your viewing!