April – June 2010

Debates about evolution and attacks on Scripture seem endless. But why should we be ashamed of truth? In this issue you’ll find basic truths revealed in Genesis and confirmed by science—bare-bones essentials that all Christians need. Also look for fascinating science news, ideas for a faith-building creation “stay-cation” to your local zoo, and semi-technical articles to strengthen your faith and challenge your mind!

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Features

• Magazine Article

  Fungus Firearms

  

  Oct. 28, 2012, pp. 26–28

  The life cycle of the Pilobolus fungus shows how our Creator can display beautiful design.

• Magazine Article

  Sea Urchins—The Daily Grind

  

  Nov. 4, 2012, p. 29

  For sea urchins, a broken tooth reveals an incredible design.

• Magazine Article

  Genesis and Biblical Womanhood

  

  May 8, 2011, pp. 30–33

  Knowing how to balance our responsibilities is never easy, but God has not left us in the dark.

• Magazine Article

  Your Legs Are on Backwards

  

  Nov. 11, 2012, pp. 34–35

  You might be surprised to discover that your legs are on backwards compared to your arms.

• Magazine Article

  Horse Leg Bones—A Hole in the Design Argument

  

  Nov. 18, 2012, pp. 36–37

  Taking a closer look at the equine leg bone, scientists have discovered unexpected features giving amazing strength and may inspire new engineering ideas.

• Magazine Article

  Creature Teachers at Your Local Zoo

  

  Nov. 25, 2012, pp. 38–42

  You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a getaway that will also build your biblical worldview.

• Magazine Article

  Not Ashamed of a Biblical Starting Point

  Dec. 2, 2012, pp. 44–47

  Observational science confirms that the Bible really is the right starting point and reveals the inconsistency of starting with secular ideas.

• Magazine Article

  10 Basics Every Creationist Must Know

  

  Nov. 21, 2012, pp. 48–49

  Every Christian who stands unashamedly on the authority of God’s Word should be ready to show how the Bible unlocks our understanding of the world.

• Magazine Article

  Six Literal Days

  April 1, 2010, p. 49

  Did God create the whole universe, including the original plants, animals, and first two people (Adam and Eve) in six literal 24-hour days?

• Magazine Article

  Radiometric Dating

  April 1, 2010, p. 51

  Does radiometric dating show that rocks are millions of years old? No!

• Magazine Article

  Variety Within Created Kinds

  April 1, 2010, pp. 52–53

  Today’s species show the potential variation that God designed within the original kinds, but this variety remains limited—cats are still cats, and dogs are dogs.

• Magazine Article

  Uniqueness of Man

  April 1, 2010, p. 54

  Genesis 1 states that God specially created the first male and female in His own image.

• Magazine Article

  Distant Starlight

  April 1, 2010, p. 55

  Interestingly, the big bang has a major light-travel problem of its own.

• Magazine Article

  Global Flood

  April 1, 2010, p. 56

  God’s record is clear: the water of the flood covered the entire globe and killed all the animals on earth.

• Magazine Article

  Dinosaurs on the Ark

  Feb. 24, 2010, p. 57

  Did dinosaurs really live at the same time as humans? Genesis 1 claims that God created every “kind” of land animal on the same day as Adam.

• Magazine Article

  One Race

  April 1, 2010, p. 58

  We all have the same basic brown pigment, and we belong to one race—the human race—descended from Adam.

• Magazine Article

  Suffering & Death

  

  March 6, 2018, p. 59

  If God is so good, why is this world filled with suffering and death? The answer is plainly described in Genesis 1–3. God created a “very good” world, but Adam’s rebellion brought a curse and death. The disease and death in the fossil record reflect this curse.

• Magazine Article

  The Gospel

  April 1, 2010, p. 60

  Christians who stand confidently on the Bible’s historical record have the answer to life’s troubles.

• Magazine Article

  Ants—Millimeter Messengers

  

  Sept. 2, 2014, pp. 62–65

  One reason ants are so successful is because of their ability to communicate with each other.

• Magazine Article

  Rubies & Sapphires—Sparkling Reminders of God’s Judgment

  

  Jan. 5, 2011, pp. 66–69

  God’s Word gives these two stones special attention. Indeed, rubies and sapphires are mentioned more often than diamonds.

• Magazine Article

  Did Mercury Poisoning Create a Toxic Flood?

  April 1, 2010, pp. 70–73

  Wouldn’t the destructive forces of Noah’s Flood have released so much mercury into the environment that it would poison everything and make life impossible?

Departments

• Publisher’s Pen

  p. 6

• Readers Respond

  p. 7

• Perspective

  pp. 9–13

• Impact

  pp. 15–18

• Created Creature

  pp. 22–25

• Creation on Display

  p. 74

• Truth 4 Teens

  p. 76

• Parents’ Corner

  p. 78

• Biblical Authority

  pp. 80–81

• Last Word

  p. 82

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