The Handiwork of the Heart

The Handiwork of the Heart

Have you ever considered the marvelous design of the heart?   A sac called the pericardium is a tough, thin, fibrous membrane which surrounds and protects your heart. Imagine it this way: your heart is in a plastic sandwich bag with another sandwich bag surrounding...
Pitcher Plant Prey

Pitcher Plant Prey

  When did plants become carnivorous? The pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that traps its prey. The leaves form a deep cavity in which a liquid is at the bottom, like a pitcher of water. To catch bugs, sweet nectar is needed. Instead of mixing the sweet nectar...
Grand Canyon Strata Formation

Grand Canyon Strata Formation

How did the rock layers form in the Grand Canyon?   The Grand Canyon is known for the rugged beauty displayed in its landscape. The dominant view today is that slowly and gradually sediment was laid down over millions of years. If this were true, we would expect to...
Earth’s Special Location

Earth’s Special Location

  Why would we want to study the universe and Earth’s positioning?   To comprehend the enormous variety and beauty of creation and gain a picture of God’s purpose, power, creativity, and engineering skills! Planet Earth is halfway between the center and the edge of...
Desalination Station Birds

Desalination Station Birds

Have you considered how marine birds get their drinking water? Many birds’ only nearby source of water is the salty ocean. I’m sure that you’ve heard if you drink ocean water, you will die. So why don’t these marine birds die? These birds are equipped with their...