"...I am writing to tell you that I enjoyed your article about talking to your two sons about heaven. I love stories about children.
"One day I asked my six-year-old granddaughter, 'Carolyn, do you know who gets to go to heaven?'
"She replied, 'Yes. Dead people!'
"Oh, well... Of course I explained to her about salvation through Christ.
"Dr. Ross, I love the way you explain the truths of the Bible. You have so many insights I never hear from anyone else. It makes me excited about my faith. You make it so real..."
Grace, Sequim, Wash.
"Recently I was given a couple of issues of your organization's publication and quite enjoyed them. I have often taught in my Sunday school classes that we as Christians should never fear the results of an analytical theology. God can take the heat, and I have found my faith has increased in every area that I have had the courage to ask, 'How do we know that?' in sincerity..."
Paul, Chestertown, N.Y
"...I read your article 'Red, Brown, Yellow, Black and White-Where do the Races Come From?' in the Summer 1994 (v. 8, no. 2) publication...
"You stated, "While the Bible does not explicitly describe the origin of the races, it does provide information that can be helpful in constructing a hypothesis.' Dr. Ross, in constructing a hypothesis, effort probably will be expended trying to prove the hypothesis; thus, effort would be wasted trying to prove something that doesn't exist.
"...As a classification, we are the human race. That being so, there can be a variety of groups or cultures or ethnicity. There cannot be a further breakdown or delineation of people using the classification race...
"To continue, Hugh, the word different ought never to have been invented. The word different leads to unsound thinking...
"We as the human race are all the same. We are not different. There is an abundance of variety in God's creation, not differences. This one word has caused much grief to the human race. If there is another race on this earth, then that race, by definition, must come from a different planet.
"[You say] 'As yet no widely accepted scientific theory exists to explain the races.' One cannot explain something that doesn't exist. Simply erroneous. It's now time for science to stop running around in circles..."
Adrian, Denver, Colo.
"...I started receiving your magazine last year and got my interest in astronomy and the universe stirred. In the summer I had seen Dr. Gerald Schroeder on the '700 Club' and subsequently ordered his book Genesis and the Big Bang. I had no astronomy or physics classes prior to this, so it was a little hard for me to understand a lot of it...In the fall I enrolled in an astronomy course at Walters State Community College...I ordered your books for Christmas '93, and now I am about to finish a geology course at W.S.C.C. So a lot of things have really come together to benefit my understanding. I will graduate W.S.C.C. this May, and I am 42 now..."
Don, Morristown, Tenn.
"...About two years ago I was finally able to accept a loving, caring God into my life. My background in physics and medicine, plus contact with 'religious' people who I see now did not understand the Bible as well as they claimed, provided me with ample 'excuses' to avoid belief in the God they proposed. Even though my faith in the existence of God is now unshakable, I still have questions regarding His nature..."
Eric, Eureka, Calif.
"I first heard you [Dr. Ross] speak on KBRT several years ago, and I've heard you in person at a convention. I've also read your books, and I must say that the scientific perspective of God and creation speaks loudly to my heart. I am most fascinated with each new discovery in the heavens and am awed by God's power to mastermind it all.
"Last year a fabric company challenged quilt makers to use a fabric printed with the planets in space. Being inspired by your work, I made a quilt entitled 'In the Beginning.'
"I am entering the quilt in another show in July, and I have added a quotation to the back side. I took it form your book, The Creator and the Cosmos. I shortened it to read, 'Astronomers and astrophysicists are determining that a hot big bang model best describes how the universe came to be-and that God is the power and intelligence behind it all...'"
Carol, Santa Barbara, Calif.
"...We have five children, ages 5 to 17. As we have them all in public school (three in high school next year), we are always dealing with how to be a Christian witness in our children's classrooms, with their teacher, friends, etc. Facts & Faith has been a lifeline for us..."
Diane, Vista, Calif.
"...I had The Fingerprint of God with me when I was on a short-term tentmaking mission trip in the summer of 1992 to China. I taught English to high school English teachers to help them improve their English...Part of the course involved Christianity. One of our workbook questions was whether or not a scientist could be a Christian. They said no, and then I used information from your book. That was an interesting discussion."
David, Englewood, Colo.
"I have been watching your program 'Reasons to Believe' on TBN. In my area it comes on at 6:30 P.M. I am very grateful to your program. I was brought up believing in God, but my foundation in Him was not strong enough to overcome the scientific prejudices against God. I had a time when God was not Lord of my life...Programs like yours have made it possible for me to enjoy science once again, to see it in its proper perspective, and most importantly help my faith and ability to witness for Jesus. Thank you!"
Santiago, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
"I have just finished reading your book Creation and Time, which I have been eagerly awaiting ever since I found out a few months ago that you were working on it...It gives me tremendous encouragement to know that what I know as a scientist is really an evangelism tool rather than an intellectual hindrance to faith. I now have renewed vigor in wanting to witness to people (especially my scientist friends and coworkers) about Jesus! What a blessing your book is!
"...As I read Chapter 18, 'New Proposal for Lasting Peace,' my heart was stirred within me. I realized that what you have written in that chapter has such potential for bridging the huge rift that exists in Christ's body today over the young vs. old earth thing, and I earnestly desire to contribute to the healing as much as possible..."
John, Durham, N.C.