Discovering God in Every Discovery
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Hey Reader! We’re starting a summer newsletter series with a focus on early childhood books. We’re starting today with a Super Simple Science Series by Brock Eastman. I also got to interview him on the podcast. It was WILD! You might want to check it out on our YouTube Channel because we even did some live science experiments!! Bridging the Gap Between Science and Faith Science and faith are often viewed as being at odds with each other. However, for young children, these fields can be seamlessly integrated by viewing the world through the lens of an intelligent designer. When we teach children that the world works the way it does because it was designed to do so, we help them lock in the truth that they can love Jesus and be a scientist at the same time. These early years are a vital time for memory-making. When a child gets to participate in a simple experiment, we’re fostering a sense of safety, ensuring that when children have future questions or curiosities, they know where to turn. The spiritual lessons we “hook” onto scientific concepts act as spiritual seeds planted early that will sprout and “redeem” themselves later in a child’s life, even into high school or adulthood. Super Simple Science with Dad: You don’t need a science lab to explore God’s creation. Most “super simple” experiments can be done with items already found in your pantry.
Science and faith definitely DO partner well. Making memories with young children and “hooking” faith concepts into those experiences will have a lasting effect. Don’t underestimate the power of a little mess, a whole lot of laughter and some Divine design! If you’re looking for other fun and easy science experiments for your classroom or your home, check out Dr. Fizzlebop (aka Brock Eastman) on Youtube. (Or join us at one of our summer conferences where we’ll have dedicated science breakout sessions!)
Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team P.S. If you don’t want to receive these weekly emails anymore, no hard feelings. Click HERE to be removed from this list. (You’ll still receive other emails from us based on past preferences.)
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