Sep. 16, 2008 - Answers in Genesis at the zoo!
I took the kids to the zoo last week. This time we took along our Zoo Guide by Answers in Genesis. I don't find the exhibit signs to be full of enough interesting information. The kids always love looking through Zoo Guide so this time I decided to bring it along with us.
Shortly into our visit, we sat down to eat our picnic lunch. Just as we were finishing up, a zoo employee (David) sat down at our table with us and struck up a conversation. Turns out he is the zoo's education specialist. He shared with us many eye witness stories and tidbits about the animals both in captivity and in the wild. He noticed the Zoo Guide and asked to take a look. Of course, it is creation based! But that didn't deter him from pulling out his notebook and writing down the information on where to purchase his own copy! Woo Hoo!
We also were able to share some information about the animals that he didn't know!......That the book of Romans states that man can know there is a God simply by looking at creation. There is no way an explosion could leave behind all this wonderful nature that works together so wonderfully. It took God to create it! We shared that when the animals were created they were all plant eating. When sin entered the world, it changed everything, including nature! We also shared that one day the LORD will return. There will be a new heaven and a new earth. The lion will lie down with the lamb.
Well, I hope he does indeed purchase Answers in Genesis' Zoo Guide. It may be a tool that leads to a changed life. He gave us his card and told us to be sure to call him the next time we visit the zoo. He will give us a personal tour. Oh Yah!!!
Comments
Sep. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Janne
How wonderful! I hope you planted a mighty seed!
Sep. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
We love our guide. The kids get it out to read while we are at home, too.
Jenn
Sep. 21, 2008 - Wow!
Posted by RebeccaC
What a great open door to share your faith! I hope you go again soon -- just so you can water that seed you planted!!! ;^)
Have you read "A Case for a Creator"? Great read -- short, sweet and to the point. My two oldes have finished it (ages 14 and 15) and we've discussed parts of it as a family, but I think I'm going to read it aloud to the little ones soon (ages 9 to 12). The "Zoo Guide" sounds like a great resource! I'll have to look into that next furlough!
Have a great weekend!
-- RebeccaC @ whatbeautifulfeetyouhave.blogspot.com
