Review: Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us

Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love for Us by Matthew Sleeth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what a book! I'll admit that when I first saw this book, I just passed on by it because it wasn't something that REALLY interested me as much as other things. Yet as the days passed, I saw people talking about it and about how enriching it was. So I changed my mind and decided to request a copy so I could read it and interact with it. I'm certainly glad I did!

Matthew Sleeth has an interesting background, ranging from being an E.R. doctor to apprenticing as a carpenter, yet through it all he's had a grand fascination with one of God's most amazing creations, trees. I'm am truly indebted to the man for reawakening my eyes to the beauty, purpose, and love our creator shows through His trees. Since reading this book, I've made a more purposeful effort to stop and appreciate the trees around me. I also LOVE how he guides us on a nature walk through Scripture, pointing out trees in places we normally just cruise on by! It was fascinating to have things pointed out that I've missed, especially in areas in which I believed I was relatively familiar! On a responsive level, I've even began to look into finding some to plant around my yard at home because of the refreshing and enlightening message Matthew Sleeth writes about in regards to God and His trees around us. No, I'm not an extremist that's going to tell everyone to sell everything and live in a tree, but I am going to encourage you to take a week or two, grab this book, and sit down to read it with creation in view. It's truly an enriching and spiritually deepening experience. I hope you'll take the opportunity and do it! =)

I was provided a copy of this book from the publisher at no charge in exchange for an honest review.

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