The 1988 Yellowstone wildfires were devastating. But perhaps between the ashes of a scorched forest, the ash of a religious tradition, and the ashes from the dumpster fire of the past 12 months, we may find hope for a new tomorrow.

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Link to Nick’s original sermon preached at 8th st Church of the Nazarene, Mar 14, 2021: Click Here or https://youtu.be/j_n2DWjPYS4?t=2425

Citations:

Hansen, L. (2008, September 14). Yellowstone fires: ECOLOGICAL blessings in disguise. Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94534548

Wyse, S., Brown, J., & Hulme, P. (2019, November 26). Seed release by a serotinous pine in the absence of fire: Implications for invasion into temperate regions. Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6900966/

Yellowstone Ablaze: The fires of 1988. (2015, June 27). Retrieved March 25, 2021, from https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/yellowstone-ablaze-fires-1988