The Highway Less Traveled

All Things Big and Small

(We See the Hand of God in All)

Let’s be honest—if someone told you this was a science seminar, you might have had flashbacks to dry lectures full of technical jargon and endless facts. “Oh no,” you’d think, “another snooze-fest.” But stick with me! This is not going to be one of those overwhelming, fact-heavy sessions. Instead, we’ll keep it simple, easy to understand, and (fingers crossed) enlightening. Who knows—you might walk away with a sense of awe as you consider the incredible handiwork of God, our Creator.

We live in a fascinating time, the age of information and technology. It’s a bit ironic, though, isn’t it? We use technology to warn ourselves that too much technology could harm the very planet we depend on. Our gadgets—phones, TVs, even electric cars—require materials and energy, and guess where those come from? That’s right, the Earth (obvious, I know).

Sure, we hear terms like “renewable energy” and “limitless resources,” but even renewable energy isn’t truly free. Everything comes at a cost. Still, there’s one kind of “free energy” mentioned in chemistry books—but trust me, it’s not the kind you’re imagining. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

What’s This Seminar About?

Glad you asked. We’re going to talk about the big stuff—like the universe (don’t worry, just the one universe for now—no multiverse headaches here). And we’ll talk about the little stuff—microscopic things you can’t see with the naked eye.

“Macro” means big—think galaxies, solar systems, and stars. “Micro” means small—like the cells in your body, or the nano-sized wonders of the atomic world. Put simply: we’re exploring the relationship between big and little.

Why It Matters

Think back to when you were a kid. Everything seemed huge, didn’t it? The rooms, the people, the world—it all felt massive. Now that you’re older, you realize that while you’ve grown, you’re still pretty small in comparison to, say, the Earth… or the universe.

So, we’ll start with the big picture: the universe. From there, we’ll zoom in step by step—to galaxies, solar systems, stars, planets, and finally to life on Earth. And we’ll keep going, drilling down to the invisible world of cells, molecules, and atoms.

Discovering the Invisible

When microscopes came along, they revealed an entire universe of life we couldn’t see before. It was like lifting the hood of a car for the first time and discovering the engine inside. And if you keep zooming in? You reach the nano level, the atomic level, and even the subatomic level.

At this point, we step into the wild world of quantum physics—a mix of math, creativity, and pure wonder. Don’t worry, you won’t need a degree in physics to follow along. We’ll just scratch the surface enough to appreciate how mind-blowing it all is.

Ready to Begin?

Let’s explore the universe together—from the grand to the microscopic. As we journey through this remarkable world, you’ll see how every detail reflects the Creator’s design.

To borrow and adapt a phrase:

All things big and small,
We see the hand of God in all.

Welcome to the wonders of macro and micro! Let’s get started.