Carol Hill

Young Earth advocates often use the Grand Canyon as a showcase to argue not only that the thick fossil-bearing layers were laid down in a single catastrophic flood, but that the Bible requires this to be true. In The Grand Canyon, eleven authors and editors--all scientists and apologists--address both the biblical and scientific claims that Noah's flood can account for the Earth's fossil-rich layers. Like many in the scientific community, they find these assumptions to be riddled with factual errors. This visually stunning book is written primarily for nonscientist Christians who have a desire to clearly understand the arguments and evidence in favor of both young- and old-Earth models, to find answers to those who make the Grand Canyon's majesty the centerpiece of their arguments, or to improve their ministry to scientifically literate believers and seekers. Readers will learn that Young Earth interpretations of Genesis are not necessarily true to the original Hebrew meaning. They will come away with an appreciation for why the vast majority of Christian geologists acknowledge an ancient Earth and why modern science is not antithetical to faith, but rather supports it. Readers will find that the Grand Canyon has a much grander history--in keeping with its Creator&mdashthan the brief period of compressed creation posited by flood geologists.

There are a number of well-known areas of disagreement when it comes to discussions of the relationship between Christianity and science--most relating to the early chapters of Genesis. Observing that the traditional Christian positions, such as Young Earth and Evolutionary Creation, fail to properly account for the relevant theology, science, and history, geologist Carol Hill instead proposes a Worldview Approach. This approach seeks to uphold fundamental Christian doctrines while also taking into account the findings of modern science, and recognizing the prescientific worldview of the biblical authors. Hill argues that numerous apparent conflicts between Scripture and science can be resolved by understanding the ancient worldview of the Scriptural authors and how it differs from our modern, scientific worldview. This framework opens the door to resolving longstanding points of contention including: The six days of creation The Garden of Eden The numbers and chronologies of Genesis Noah's flood Evolution Adam and Eve For each of these topics, Hill explains the meaning of the relevant biblical passages, the scientific data, and how the Worldview Approach resolves apparent conflicts. Anyone who has wrestled with these topics will find A Worldview Approach to Science and Scripture to be an invaluable resource for truly understanding the biblical texts and scientific findings, as well as discovering new solutions for these controversies.

In 1969, while serving in the Peace Corp in Central America, Phil Hoysradt and Spencer Beebe decided to build a boat. Starting with the idea of a big, dugout canoe, it evolved into building a 32-foot Tahiti Ketch from blueprints bought for five dollars from Popular Mechanics magazine. This book tells the story of Peregrin Took, from the many challenges of building a boat on a beach in Costa Rica to, ultimately, sailing west around the world.

In a time when the unrest and bloody crisis of the Middle East causes us to wonder if there is any hope for the war-torn nations there, a story offering a beautiful picture of hope emerges. A modern-day Esther, poised to save her people, rises from the ashes and confronts us with the courage and determination we should all strive to live by. Desert Rose introduces a fresh, new genre for Christian readers. An exotic setting, timely scenario, relevant life lessons and original ideas bring the characters to life on the pages, keeping readers intensely involved. C. Hill weaves an enchanting story, as rich and colorful as a Bedouin tapestry, and readers will want to know more as hero Dahlia learns of a new faith and finds a ministry perfectly suited for her by a personal and loving God.

This book was designed especially for seniors to provide many art and craft ideas and fun games to increase their creative abilities and stimulate learning. Arts and Recreational Therapy for Seniors -Volume 2 is the companion volume and contains all the art templates needed (77 included) to compliment this book. This book includes simple step by step instructions and pictures to follow and the list of materials needed for each activity. It also includes many other activity ideas for fun and lists them according to the seasons. These ideas and arts and crafts have been used and tested in several retirement homes. They have proved to have not only been entertaining for these residents but also mind stimulating and educational. These same ideas have also been used with children and have provided hours of creative stimulation and learning.

A cult classic from its first appearance, The Eleven Million Mile High Dancer is a rich and comic blend of physics, feminism, and political farce. A brilliant, philosophical, and athletic physicist, Amanda Jaworski is in training to be the first person to journey to Mars. With her magic cat, Schrodinger, Amanda goes on the ultimate space odyssey. She finds herself in a battle for her life and her planet with the greatest seductress of all, The Eleven Million Mile High Dancer, a being from forty million light years away.