<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ana-Genesis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ana-Genesis is a Christian nonprofit ministry creating joyful, life-shaping VBS and Advent experiences to encounter Jesus in fresh ways.]]></description><link>https://www.ana-genesis.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:55:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ana-genesis.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted in Resilience: Why Native Meadows Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Ana-Genesis, empowering resilient, sustainable communities isn't just a mission statement — it's something we try to practice in the ground beneath our feet. This month we're turning our attention to a small but powerful piece of that work: native meadows. What Makes a Meadow “Native”? A native meadow is planted with grasses and wildflowers that evolved in a given region over thousands of years, rather than ornamental species imported for looks alone. Because these plants co-evolved with...]]></description><link>https://www.ana-genesis.org/post/rooted-in-resilience-why-native-meadows-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9993d440b25387a6efafd4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:41:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ND Monkhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sabbath: Earth Day Every Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[We celebrated Earth Day this year by resting from driving, and making plans for our new edible gardens that will help alleviate some of...]]></description><link>https://www.ana-genesis.org/post/the-sabbath-earth-day-every-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662aa6cff7c0348dc2d4a66f</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable living]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:26:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fbccd_63418c6b85774830887cfebd0f1b7c28~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ND Monkhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Pets Go To Heaven When They Die? A Christian Response with Funeral Service for Pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[I distinctly remember being asked this question decades ago when I was a much younger person and new to serving in ministry. My response...]]></description><link>https://www.ana-genesis.org/post/do-pets-go-to-heaven-when-they-die-a-christian-response-with-funeral-service-for-pets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659ef221b4172ca6544c64f8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fbccd_a48f8d8b0831472493123d70d73e6bfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ND Monkhouse</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Filth to Feast]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do we actually redeem, restore, replenish, and renew the earth? It often means cleaning up litter and reconditioning compacted,...]]></description><link>https://www.ana-genesis.org/post/grow-your-blog-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">638633f1f5fc8f2a3872a80b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7fbccd_da1b247847c144e2ac276d8da4f89dea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ND Monkhouse</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>