JANUARY 3, Genesis 1:1

“I didn’t know you were going to choose evolution for our project!” exclaimed Carrie. “I wouldn’t have joined this group if I had known that!” “Well,you did join,and we all voted,”replied Desmond,one of Carrie’s classmates. “Now you had better do your share of the work.”

“But I don’t believe in that stuff,” argued Carrie. She felt the other group members’ eyes upon her as she turned away.

After school, Carrie plopped down on a chair in the dining area just in time to hear the ending of a story her mother was reading to Carrie’s little sister, Elly. “And they all lived happily ever after,” finished Mother as she closed the book. “That was a fun story,” she added, “but it was just make-believe. From which book do we read stories that are always true, Elly?”“The Bible,”Elly answered promptly.

“Sometimes people believe things that aren’t true,” put in Carrie. “Scientists who believe in evolution, for example. My study group is doing a project about evolution. Desmond plans to give an oral book report. Jenny’s going to draw a mural, and Tom is making up the front page of a newspaper from day one – the beginning of the world.”

“And you?” asked Mother. Carrie shrugged. “I don’t want to do anything,” she replied. “But we are graded as a group, so if I don’t do my part, it will hurt everyone.” Mother frowned. “But if you teach false theory, it will hurt you and anyone who might believe it,” she said. After a moment, she added, “When I read storybooks to your sister, I always remind her that they aren’t true, and that the place to find truth is in the Bible. Perhaps you could do the same thing.”

Carrie sat up straight. “I have got an idea!” she exclaimed after a moment. “I could make a booklet about the theory of evolution. After I read it to the class, I could tell them it is not true and that the Bible tells the true story. What do you think?”

“I think that is a great idea,” approved Mother. “I am glad you will stand up for the truth about creation while still fulfilling your responsibility to your class at school.”

Thought: God created all things in 6 days, not evolution in millions of years!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to trust in You and in Your Holy Word only. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.