Last night I enjoyed a special evening with my two children. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. For some reason, they have wanted to watch a movie with me on my laptop! I promised them that we would one Friday night, and so last night we climbed up into my bed, grabbed a few snacks, and settled in for a movie on the laptop. Just the three of us - it was great!

I had happened to rent a copy of “Earth” by Disneynature Films. Watching this film with my kids made the evening even better. The film is narrated by James Earl Jones. It follows the changing patterns of the Earth through the four seasons, from the North to the South pole, and includes the range of plant and animal life along the way. The film opens with a discussion on how precise the Earth sets in the galaxy and on its axis in a delicate balance so as to support life and result in the various climates and changes. It is an incredible demonstration of how vast, beautiful, and miraculous the 3rd rock from the sun really is! From the breathtaking waterfalls to the massive migrating herds to the varied shapes, sizes, and features of animals, this film is an eye opening experience into the wonders of creation and the Providence of the Creator! The last words from Jones are, “Yes, its full of harsh realities (referring to the food chain), but sometimes its just paradise!” Even though global warming was referenced throughout, it was not forced as an agenda.