Savoring the Beauty of God’s Creation

Touted as the “Christian National Geographic,” Creation Illustrated is a beautifully written, colorfully illustrated magazine for families.  We received an entire year of magazines (4 magazines total) to read, examine, and enjoy for purposes of review.  Let me just say that these magazines are so beautiful I have them sitting out as my ‘coffee table magazines.’

     Creation Illustrated began in 1993.  It is published quarterly (beginning in Fall 1993) as a private, nonprofit, non-denominationally owned ministry dedicated to the eternal impact of sharing Biblical truth through the blessings of God's creation.

The editors and publishers are a Christian couple, Tom and Jennifer Ish, who homeschooled their daughter, Melissa, and have dedicated their lives to serving God by providing positive choices in reading material for the whole family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see by these beautiful cover photos, the Creation Illustrated magazines are graced with stunning photography.  Children and adults of all ages will enjoy the pictures for years to come.  More important than the pictures, however, is the content of the magazine.  Tom and Jennifer approach their magazine from a Christian standpoint with their entire purpose being to share the wonders of God’s creation.

     Here is a glimpse into some of the content available in the current issue:

Current Issue:
Spring 2012 Vol. 19, No. 1
Features include:

• A Creatures Near and Dear to Us feature on hummingbirds called "Flying Jewels"
• An Outdoor Adventure story on Yellowstone National Park
• A Lens on Creation snapshot of birds on "Bonaventure Island"
• A Creation Day 6, Part 3 story on the Creation of Humans
• Creation Highlights in the news
• A Creation Resource Guide
• A Creation Stewardship page
• My Walk with God story called "Bloom Where You're Planted"
• A Genesis Cuisine recipe section featuring Smoothies for homemakers
• A Wholesome Living Guide
• An encouraging children’s story called "Bunny Surprise"
• A Youth Photo Contest
• An Instructional Guide to help homeschoolers and teachers glean key spiritual and character-building lessons from each article
• An Educational Resource Guide
• Uplifting poetry
• And more!

We have enjoyed reading the articles and looking at the superb illustrations. I will be coordinating some of the articles with our science curriculum in the Fall, too.  Creation Illustrated is a great resource.  The Ish’s are so confident folks will love their magazine, that they offer a free copy of one of their magazines at this link on their website.

If you are ready to subscribe to Creation Illustrated, you may subscribe here at the following rates:

1 year (4 issues) - $19.95

2 years (8 issues) - $37.95

3 years (12 issues) - $53.95

Add $5.00/year for Canadian postage
Add $10.00/year for Foreign postage

Many of my friends on the Schoolhouse Review Crew have also been enjoying and reviewing Creation Illustrated.  To read their reviews, visit the main crew blog page here, or click on the banner below.

**Disclaimer:  I received 4 complementary issues of Creation Illustrated for purposes of review.  I have not been compensated by TOS or Creation Illustrated in any way in exchange for this honest review.  The opinions expressed are my own.**