Windows on Nature - by Bob McDonald & Evelyn McDonald (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Windows on Nature: Reflections on God continues the McDonalds' unique combination of beautiful high-quality photographs of nature, rigorous scientific information and sound Biblical insights. This, their second book, has received both international and national endorsements from a range of Christian leaders.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of creation through the remarkable photographs which form the basis of 32 themed reflections, with titles such as Every Scar Tells a Story, What's Happening to My World?, The Wisdom of a King, What is Truth? and A Tale of Hope. In each reflection, a full-page photograph is informed by relevant scientific research and/or Indigenous knowledge and flows onto a thoughtful devotion drawn from the Old or New Testament, followed by a responsive prayer.

The book also features 5 illustrated and fascinating short stories from nature. The book provides both insights into the multi-faceted character of the One who brought creation into being and sustains it and encouragement and challenges for the reader who follows Christ. For those who just love the natural world and recognize how significant it is, the photographs and insights will both delight and provide food for thought. This book would be a great gift for such people as well as any with whom you would simply like to share something of the extraordinary beauty, majesty and diversity of the natural world.

What a beautiful book that powerfully displays how God speaks not only through his word in the Bible but also in the splendour and intricacy of his creation! 'Windows on Nature: Reflections on God' provides a unique insight into the natural world of Australia and New Zealand, painting a vivid picture of a God who delights in all that he has made. May we be inspired to play our part in taking care of this amazing world. Dr Ruth Valerio, Global Advocacy and Influencing Director, Tearfund UK

Review Quotes

Bob and Evelyn McDonald have given us another marvelous gift with their new book, 'Windows on Nature: Reflections on God'. With exquisitely beautiful nature photographs of Australia and New Zealand alongside stories, prayers, and reflections drawn from science, Indigenous wisdom, and Scripture, they throw open windows on God's creation that provide stunning vistas onto life and faith. The joy of reading-no, experiencing- this book will be eclipsed only by the delight readers will have as they turn from its pages and step out themselves into a world seen afresh in all its wonder and complexity and discover, thanks to the McDonalds, more clearly who God is and who we are called to be. Dr Jonathan Moo, Professor of New Testament and Environmental Studies, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, USA. Author of a number of books including Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World

When the psalmist looked upwards and saw a breathtaking sunset, or the cloud-strewn heavens, or a starry night sky, he saw it as the earth praising its creator. 'They pour forth speech', he enthused. 'They use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.' Bob and Evelyn McDonald are just like that psalmist. They don't just see nature worshipping God, they capture those moments in their exquisite photographs. Together with their reflections and prayers, this collection had me singing along with the psalmist, 'The earth declares the glory of God.' Dr Michael Frost, Author, Founding Director Tinsley Institute, Morling College, Sydney, Australia

How much we need the natural world to feed and replenish our spirits in these troubled times. This book does that in spades, with helpful reflections centering our thoughts on the Giver and Sustainer of life. Rev Tim Costello AO, Author, Senior Fellow Australian Centre for Public Christianity, Executive Director Micah Australia

Through a feast of remarkable photographs, and eyes and ears for the nuances of Scripture and the colours of Australia, Bob and Evelyn give us unique perspectives on God's gifts to us of landscapes and creatures. Like Solomon (1 Kings 4:32-33) their joy and delight at God's creation wisdom beckons us to worship Christ, in whom and for whom all things were created and hold together. Rev Anthony Brammall, Vice Principal, Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Australia