Part Two of the series, “When Creation Groans” By ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette Across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, the rhythm of daily life has long been shaped by the land. Before sunrise, farmers walk to fields cultivated by their families for generations. Seasons are measured by planting and harvest, churches gather to give thanks for God’s provision, and local markets depend on the success of each year’s crops. For many Christian communities, agriculture is more than an occupation; it is the foundation of family life, economic stability, and community identity. In recent years, however, that rhythm has become increasingly uncertain.