Debbie McGuire

God's Good Earth: An Environmental Bible Study Debbie McGuire

All around us we see the wonders of our earth. Man has worked for centuries to solve some of the puzzles locked within creation: how the atmosphere maintains a healthy balance for human life; how tides exist; how humans and plants cycle through oxygen and carbon dioxide; how the sun creates energy through nuclear fusion; how bees pollinate the plants of our favorite foods; how ocean currents keep our climate in check; how animals instinctively follow food chains; and many more. These mysteries are presented in this study book as part of God's original design for earth. To contrast, snapshots of our earth today are studied. The reader is asked to consider how man's actions have negatively impacted the original design. By man's free will, can we make changes now that will improve this planet for future generations? God's Good Earth is arranged as 15 lessons, for the purposes of study in a small group. However, an individual could simply follow the "lessons" as chapters in any non-fiction book. The subtitle, an Environmental Bible Study, refers to the use of numerous bible references pertinent to aspects of creation. These and the questions posed are not particular to any denomination or belief system. Ultimately this book's goal is to increase awareness and encourage action to improve the condition of the earth.