What Does the Bible Say about Caring for the Environment?
Headlines regularly highlight climate change and related issues, arguing for the need to improve human treatment of the environment. Yet others argue climate change is “fake” or that the issue is unimportant. What does the Bible say about the way we should treat the environment? First, Scripture clearly notes God created our world. Because God…
Read MorePolitically and Scientifically Correct
Published 4-17-2019 Our unusual post title needs some explanation. The endless pronouncements of politicians of both parties are fraught with (what else?) political opinion. Many modern US and world residents long to be on the ‘correct’ side of politics. Their desire is to be recognized as ‘politically correct.’ Many modern US national and world residents…
Read MoreHow Can I Pray Without Ceasing?
The Bible says to “pray without ceasing.” How can we pray without stopping? I don’t know about you, but early in my walk with God my question was, “How can I pray for five minutes without stopping?”
Read MoreClimate Change Catastrophism
Published 4-10-2019 Buzz phrases come and go in our language. The Green New Deal is a notable example. The youngest member of the US Congress burst upon the national scene in November, 2018 commanding unprecedented attention with a proposal of Green New Deal legislation. It suggests sweeping changes in our social, economic, and financial fabric.…
Read MoreShould Christians Fast Today?
The ancient practice of fasting has become popular again among many health and wellness leaders. Does the biblical practice of fasting continue to serve a role for believers today? Should Christians fast?
Read MoreSymphonic Science
Published 3-30-2019 Music Directors often schedule program selections based on underlying themes to heighten audience interest. So it was with our most recent Dubuque Symphony Orchestra program. Many composers gain inspiration for their musical compositions by blending natural, historic, visual, and emotional dimensions with their creative offerings. In this way, music is a divine gift…
Read MoreHow Old Was Jesus When He Died?
A Timeline of the Birth and Death of Jesus Much debate has surrounded the timing of the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. One aspect includes His age when He died. How old did Jesus live on earth? The Date of His Death To determine the answer to this question, we must investigate…
Read MoreHow Many People Saw Jesus Alive Again?
Christians base their faith on the belief Jesus physically and litearily rose from the dead. But who were the people who saw Jesus alive again? How many people saw Him? To answer, we can look at the biblical passages that mention His resurrection appearances. As we do, we can then count the number of people…
Read MoreCan I Date a Non-Christian?
Questions like these can be difficult to address because they always have so many emotions tied to them. Although the Bible does not directly address the subject of dating, it does talk quite a bit about marriage. And isn’t marriage the ultimate goal of dating? Even if you are only casually dating, it is always…
Read MoreWhen Was Easter?
A Brief Timeline of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Many have debated the exact times of the death and resurrection of Jesus. What can we determine from both Scripture and history to help us discover the most likely times of these important events? First, Jesus died when Pilate was Governor. Historical research regarding Pilate…
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