I Believe in a Six Day Creation (+ Giveaway)
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED* The winners are…
http://www.ramblingsofamommy-sahm.blogspot.com/
http://www.lindaslunacy.blogspot.com/
http://everypreciousjoy.blogspot.com/
http://permissiontoperuse.com/
I took an evolution class in college and loved it.
Mind you, I was the only one in the class that did not believe in macroevolution (species evolving into other species). I did not grow up being taught to believe one way or the other, but I couldn’t believe that my God, in whose image I was created, started me out as goo…or some form of ape. Plus, it seems pretty clear in the creation account how we were created.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27
I remember one guy from my class would walk home with me, frustrated as could be, trying to convince me that the evolution from common decent was “true” and “proven” and blah blah blah. He made me laugh, he was so persistent. He couldn’t understand how, 1.), even if he was right, I didn’t really care because I believed in God either way, and 2.) I didn’t believe it. Ahhh…I digress…
Where was I…
Oh yes, a literal six day creation. And nautiloids (marine mollusks).
Nautiloids fascinate me. There are billions of nautiloid fossils found in the Grand Canyon (supposedly formed over millions of years), in the layer within the Redwall Limestone. The nautiloids were trapped in a layer that is from seven to forty or fifty feet thick and at least 180 miles long*. Do you know what that means? It means there had to have been a mass kill…a very rapid sedimentary flow that caught these creatures and fossilized them immediately (large flood ringing any bells? Noah…ark…ding ding!).
So why am I bringing this up?
Because I really really really like the work that the Creation Museum (which I’ve been to twice and highly recommend) and Answers in Genesis is doing to bring light to the “other side” of the evolutionary debate. I think it’s important and reasonable and worthwhile to discuss these issues in light of who we are and how we came to be. One of the ways I’m trying to teach my children about God and His stunning creation is by reading to them books that encourage them to go against the grain of culture…to be willing to question “the way it is.”
Recently, my friend Jennifer (you should visit her blog – she’s wonderful!) from New Leaf Press sent me a copy of a new book for children by Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) about a journey through the Grand Canyon…and a journey through faith. It is a great book that will help me introduce them to a tiny piece of that evolutionary debate. That book is Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure.
The minute it arrived in my home, my boy grabbed it, sat down, and proceded to show me all the cool pictures, including a dinosaur and a snake! (Yea!).
Here’s what I like about the book:
- It starts conversations about creation
- It includes facts, apart from the story, that parents can read ahead of time so we can teach our children about the Grand Canyon in more depth (these facts are set aside in little flaps). Older readers can just read the facts for themselves.
- It ties in a parable about how we can trust God and the bible
What your babes will like about the book:
- It’s simple and fun
- It has flaps to open and papers to pull out…
- It’s a really cute story with characters that your children will enjoy getting to know (especially the skeptical monkey!)
My encouragement for parents with this book is to read it and familiarize yourself with it first because of its layout and flaps. Get to know it yourself so that when you explore the Grand Canyon through this book with your babes so you can really make the most out of the questions and conversation that will take place while reading it (and they will take place!).
Today, I’m giving FOUR of these books away…for free…to you.
If you would like the opportunity to win a copy of Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure, leave a comment. There will be four winners. I am also giving away one copy of the DVD The History and Impact of The Genesis Flood.
For extra entires, you may tweet about this giveaway, Facebook it, post about it, and/or email it to friends. Please leave a seperate comment for each thing you do.
Giveaway is open until tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:59pmEST.
Good “luck!” :)
*Billions of Dead Nautiloids in the Grand Canyon
Related Resources:
Geologic Evidences for the Genesis Flood
I just posted about this to my personal Facebook page!
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This sounds like a wonderful giveaway! Would love to have the opportunity to participate!
Twinkle Mom @ Sunflo´s last [type] ..Embracing the Joy…
Twinkle Mom @ Sunflo´s last [type] ..Embracing the Joy…
I just posted this on Facebook! Lol..not sure if the link would show.
Twinkle Mom @ Sunflo´s last [type] ..Embracing the Joy…
Twinkle Mom @ Sunflo´s last [type] ..Embracing the Joy…
I just shared this via my facebook (same name as my blog).
His books are great!! We don't have this one … enter me
Sending the word out about the book and giveaway and just posted this via my Twitter account!
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Shared it on a homeschool community that I'm a part of called "Conservative Homeschooler-Raising a Generation for Christ" at http://conservativehomeschooler.com; Even just adding the book to a wish list is worth it! This looks like a wonderful book for sharing with the kids or using in a homeschool curriculum.
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Twinkle Mom @ Sunflo´s last [type] ..Embracing the Joy…
Looks like a great book. Enter me in the giveaway.
Our science curriculum is from Answers in Genesis, so this would be perfect for our homeschool!
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Jenni Carlisle´s last [type] ..Happy Sunday he is jealous for me
Love it! This looks fabulous! Thanks for the giveaway.
Tweeted the giveaway!
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Jenni Carlisle´s last [type] ..Happy Sunday he is jealous for me
Yeah! Sounds like a great book! My son would so get a kick out of this! Thanks!
I posted this post to Facebook! Thanks again!
My three boys would love this!
My kids love the creation story, flap books and snakes ;) what a cool book. it is so frustrating how people don't "See" God in our world…the clouds…the Ocean etc. I was just showing my kids pictures online about the way the planets move and orbit. they were fascinated.
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I would LOVE to win :).
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I would love to win this, it would be perfect for my first year of homeschooling!
I'd love to win this for my grandchildren!
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This would be great for my grandson! Please enter me!
I shared this on facebook!
I would love this book for my girls. I haven't been to the Museum yet but until Oct 28th is homeschool time and you can get a pfd coupon to save on a visit.
I also put the contest on Facebook
Oh, this sounds like a wonderful way to introduce our little ones to creation! Great giveaway!
Thanks for sharing! We're studying AIG Ancient Civilizations and the Bible this year in our homeschool. Fascinating stuff!
This looks great. Thanks for reviewing such a great resource for our babies, and for sharing some!
Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
I facebooked it.
I tweeted it.
This would be great. I have an older book (maybe from Ken Ham) about dinosaurs that they love.
Posted a link on my FB page!
I know a couple of boys who would LOVE this!
Thank you for the reference. I'd like to enter the contest.
Mary from Florida
I love AIG and all of their resources! I would love to own Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure! We homeschool our 5 children and we have another baby on the way. This book would be well loved in our home! Thanks for the opportunity! <3
I just Facebooked about your blog and giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! <3
I just tweeted about your blog and giveaway! Thanks, again, for the opportunity! :)
Would love a copy of this book! I have been re-stocking my library with some new Christian children's books and this would be a fabulous addition!
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Mama Llama´s last [type] ..Have No Fear…
That looks great and would definitely be appreciated by our kids. We Love the Creation Museum.
This sounds like a good book to have in our home library!
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Mrs. V´s last [type] ..Emulating God’s Artwork
I've heard this book is wonderful!
I loved Ken Ham when I was in Highschool and this looks like an amazing resource for my little ones now!
My children are so excited to be learning more about creation this year in our homeschool! We'd love to explore the Grand Canyon with a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity:)
I would love to win a copy! Thanks!
Would SO love to win this book for my two boys, though I think my daughter would enjoy it as well, even though she is just three!
This looks great! Please enter my name for the giveaway! Thanks!
This book looks like a winner for my children!
I have been eyeing this book for weeks, thanks for the opportunity!
I facebooked about this website and giveaway
Thanks for the chance to win a great resource! I just found your blog this week and I've already enjoyed it lots! Blessings to you and yours!