Contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible
Many people believe the Mormon Church is simply a “denomination” or group within Christianity. However, a close look at its key book, the Book of Mormon, reveals many concerning contradictions between its teachings and the Bible. The first concern to consider is its declaration that the Book of Mormon is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ.”…
Read MoreSeasons by the Stars
Published 8-13-2015 Several weeks ago after family members observed the close conjunction of the crescent moon and planet Venus, my 10-year old grandson pleased me by asking if the Summer Triangle was visible. Last summer we had pointed out to him this popular asterism. Our family astronomy tutorials had been on hold since last summer.…
Read MoreCopernicus Affirmed
Published 8-9-2015 Observers on Earth have been examining the skies for thousands of years. Today’s young people are not often challenged to explain the movement of stars, planets, the moon, and the sun. They may not notice any movement of these bodies in just a few minutes or even an hour. Teachers instruct students that…
Read MoreIs Seeing Believing?
Publsihed 8-3-2015 In Holy Scripture there are many descriptive passages engendering wonder at the glory of the sun, moon, stars, and planets. Bible authors described what they saw in the heavens and assigned spiritual significance to their perceptions. One poetic King James passage describes the rising and setting of the sun as inspiring devotion and…
Read MoreWill We Recognize Our Loved Ones in Heaven?
One of our most anticipated desires for heaven is the ability to reunite with loved ones in Christ who have gone before us. What does the Bible say about our ability to recognize our loved ones in heaven?
Read MoreMovement in the Skies
Published 7-29-2015 In our last post we observed that the conjunction of bright Planet Venus with the crescent moon on July 18, 2015 looked like a “Semicolon in the Sky.” As our family members watched the crescent moon and Venus set, thanks to Earth’s rotation, the darkening skies revealed another assemblage of stars—The Big Dipper.…
Read MoreShould Christians Use Marijuana if it is Legal in Their State?
It is quite easy for Christians to oppose something when it is illegal. In the past, marijuana usage was illegal across the nation and many Christians argued against the substance on the basis of law. Now the situation has changed. Recreational use of marijuana (as opposed to medical use) is legal in four U.S. states. This shift poses a question for Christians, should we use marijuana if it is legalized in our state?
Read MoreSemicolon in the Sky
Published 7-22-2015 My 10-and 11-year old grandchildren journeyed outdoors toward evening last Saturday with their uncle to search for milkweed caterpillars, the larvae of monarch butterflies. Milkweed caterpillar collection has been a summer staple of family nature study in our family for three generations. If captured, each caterpillar greedily devours milkweeds in a jar, soon…
Read MoreOn Their Own Terms
Published 7-20-2015 In our previous post on “Wildlife Perspectives” we closed our discussion of South African mammals and Midwestern birds by mentioning two theories of origins— creationism vs evolutionism. Our purpose was to highlight an ongoing television interview series on The John Ankerberg Show featuring Dr. Stephen Meyer and Dr. John Ankerberg. The PBS special…
Read MoreWildlife Perspectives
Published 7-14-2015 Mammals in South Africa? Birds in the US Midwest? We highlight two geographic regions almost half a world apart for a brief wildlife discussion on animal diversity and origins. The television was tuned to a PBS special: The White Lions. The gripping subject matter filmed in South Africa won out over our favorite…
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