In the months preceding America's Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, delegates to the Second Continental Congress of this fledgling nation began each meeting with prayer. Fittingly, the very first sentence of this historic document acknowledged their public reliance on the Creator, recognizing "Nature's God" as the authority which validated their shared struggle for freedom.

The so-called "prosperity gospel," a widespread teaching among some evangelicals, claims that material prosperity is a right afforded to all Christians who think, believe, and speak certain things. If you are not "healthy and wealthy," the teaching goes, you must not be living in the will of God.

A special season of honor and remembrance begins with the month of May. We honor our mothers on Mother's Day, remember our fallen heroes on Memorial Day a few weeks later, and then honor our fathers soon thereafter on Father's Day. It is surely a good thing to remember and thank God for our parents and for those who gave their lives in defense of our nation's freedoms.

If you have followed the Institute for Creation Research for any length of time, you know that our unique ministry is centered on the twin objectives of scientific research and education.

Look through any family photo album and you will find a study of both time and history. Turn to the early years, when time is evenly measured by births and first steps and first days of school. The pace quickens as you turn the page to see birthday celebrations, shiny new bicycles, and pizza parties after baseball games.