God's Living Creation

God's Living Creation: Faith, Nature, and Our Sacred Responsibility to Care for the Living World is a nonfiction work that brings together Christian faith, ecology, biodiversity, conservation, and environmental education. Drawing inspiration from Ecuador's extraordinary landscapes-from Andean páramo and cloud forests to the Amazon, coastal wetlands, rivers, and the Galápagos-the book invites readers to rediscover the natural world not merely as scenery, but as a living creation entrusted to humanity's care.Moving through five parts-The Gift, Lessons from the Living World, When the Living World Suffers, Faith in Action, and Hope-the book explores what rivers, forests, fish, birds, turtles, wetlands, coral reefs, and other living systems can teach us about interdependence, stewardship, humility, and responsibility. Scientific research and documented conservation examples are placed alongside biblical passages and Christian reflection, creating a dialogue between ecological knowledge and faith.The book also confronts difficult realities, including habitat destruction, polluted rivers, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, human-wildlife conflict, and the ecological consequences of human choices. Rather than focusing on fear or despair, it examines practical ways individuals, families, churches, educators, farmers, and communities can participate in responsible stewardship.Ultimately, God's Living Creation is a book about learning to see: to recognize the complexity and beauty of the living world, understand humanity's place within it, and transform wonder into thoughtful action. From the rivers of Ecuador to the broader Christian understanding of creation and restoration, it offers a message of responsibility, hope, and care for the generations and living communities that come after us.