Maybe you have found sea glass on a beach, but where does sea glass come from? Is sea glass natural? Discover how God designed sand to make glass, and how beautiful sea glass reminds us God is writing amazing stories in our lives.

Here’s our trail map:

1. How Is Sea Glass Made?
2. How Does Sand Make Glass?
3. How Does Sea Glass Tell Stories?
4. How Does God Write Our Stories?

Related Lessons to listen to next:

1. How Is A Pearl Made? Exploring Seashells and Mollusks - Lesson 46: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/61f83e79-70ab-4daa-a3ff-f8f3b0b2d681/
2. What Is Lava Made Of? Lesson 88: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b7d70399-b50e-47e4-b257-a18a6cce297d/

Eryn's Books:

1. The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

1. General Science 2: Survey of Geology & Archaeology (Curriculum Pack): https://www.masterbooks.com/general-science-2-curriculum-pack
2. Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
3. Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/
4. Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
5. Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
6. Free Sea Glass Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-is-sea-glass-made/
7. Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.” Psalm 107:2 (NIV)

“You saw my body as it was formed.

All the days planned for me

were written in your book

before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)

“We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.” Romans 5:3-5 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

1. Sea Glass: Bits of broken glass that have been tumbled by ocean waves over many years. Waves and sand smooth the glass and give it a frosty look.
2. Weathering: When rocks or minerals are slowly worn down by nature, like through water, wind, or chemicals.
3. Sand: Bits of rocks or minerals that are 0.0625mm to 2mm in size.
4. Volcanic Glass: A rock that forms when lava from a volcano cools so quickly that it doesn’t have time to grow many or any crystals. Also called obsidian and made mostly of silica.
5. Fulgurite: A natural glassy tube made when lightning hits sand or a rock and the heat melts the silica.
6. Redeem: To buy something back.

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