"What if...?" explores the world around children by offering possibilities that would change the appearance of that world. It motivates critical thinking by allowing children to visualize and draw their own changes.

It behooves Christians to accept the responsibility of becoming informed about the numerous threats to "homeland security..".to the security of our homes. However, our quest should not end there...we must identify and implement strategies found in God's Word to combat these attacks. Some of these concerns have sources that are economical, educational, societal, familial (new laws are being enacted that attack and redefine acceptable family structure), moral, emotional, psychological and vocational. It is the objective of the present series of lectures to initiate a dialogue that will continue...

At an early age, during their development of cognitive skills, children develop a sense of curiosity about the world around them...God's creation. It is important that, as adults, we satisfy their curiosity and foster their development of analytical reasoning/critical thinking skills. This requires a sacrifice of time to search for and make available to children age- and content-appropriate educational materials that will enhance their individual mental capacity. The time to influence a child's development is today...tomorrow may be a day too late; however, better late than never. The value...

Mutula Grows Up is a non-fictional story about a child of Africa, who is given adult responsibilities at an early age. He becomes a caregiver for his younger brother at the age of 4 years. He experiences the death of his brother, Heri, when he has yet to experience life. He develops survival skills, without becoming fully aware that he has been thrust into an adult's world. Mutula grew up in Central Africa. His environment and experiences are unfamiliar to most of us in America. Yet, there are American citizens who can relate to the struggles of Mutula and his family. These are daily...

The present fictional account about a planet named Etopia is intended to interest juvenile readers, who are fascinated with characters with superhuman powers. However, these characters are thrust into a real world with realistic problems. As you, a youthful reader, recognize and relate to these problems, it is hoped that alternative solutions can be creatively identified and hypothetically applied. Etopian Meltdown is written in the format of a theatrical performance. It is hoped that one day, this script will be performed on a stage somewhere...anywhere. With the emphasis in our schools on...

The Hebrew writer has given us an "operational" definition of faith. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Faith is the composition of and basis for the spiritual "things" we hope to obtain. Christians expect one day to receive heaven as a reward, based on their obedient faith. Christians hope for their souls to receive an eternal heavenly reward based on their faith in God. Though we have not seen...

The beauty of a sunset is indescribable. The colors of the rainbow can be distinguished throughout the evening sky. The various aspects of God's creation are marvelous. The Psalmist's words accurately describe its magnificence. The 8th Psalm is inspiring: O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast...

Wisdom Knowledge For many centuries, the owl has been a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. This association extends back to ancient Greece, when Athena, Athens' goddess of wisdom, had the owl as a symbol. In addition, many historians trace the owl, as a symbol of wisdom, to the culture of Old Europe. It is not surprising that the Bible places great value on "the wisdom of God." Then, it is predictable for Solomon to proclaim: "How much better is it to get wisdom than gold And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver " (Proverbs 16:16) Wisdom and understanding are more valuable to...