When life already seems too much to bear, someone who comes alongside to support us can give us the strength and support that we need to face the future with courage and love. We see this happen for our clients in the centers all the time. Pregnancy tests are a common service provided at our centers. One particular day,Continue reading “A Boy and His Unborn Sibling”
Category Archives: Creation
He Is There and He Is Not Silent
I first read He is There and He is Not Silent by Francis Schaeffer in 1992. Multiple readings have ensued and I turn back to Schaeffer’s book again and again for help with apologetics. Readers will be pleased to see this new edition by Crossway Books with a revised cover in time to meet theContinue reading “He Is There and He Is Not Silent”
The Three Big Bangs
You’ve heard of the Big Bang, but are you aware of the other two big bangs? Although the explosion at the beginning of time is the most famous and allegedly kicked off our universe, it turns out there are two additional beginnings that are equally important for our existence. All three big bangs have theisticContinue reading “The Three Big Bangs”
A Whale of a Story
A lobster diver found himself trapped in the mouth of a humpback whale in an account that has echoes of the biblical story of Jonah. Michael Packard, 56, is being dubbed a ‘real-life Jonah’ because of the similarity between his ordeal and that of the Old Testament prophet who found himself in the belly ofContinue reading “A Whale of a Story”
Why Are Christians Dividing Themselves Over Creation?
The creation period described in the Book of Genesis is of great interest to many Christians. As a result, much discussion has been had within Christianity itself as to the nature of the creation account and the length of time over which creation could have occurred. Many Christians in America hold to a creation periodContinue reading “Why Are Christians Dividing Themselves Over Creation?”
Gene Editing Coming Your Way
In recent years, talk of gene editing has become extremely popular. Gene editing technologies like CRISPR promise not only to eradicate disease and disability, but also to provide human enhancement and designer babies. But this powerful technology comes with a host of major ethical issues that need to be carefully considered and addressed. You mayContinue reading “Gene Editing Coming Your Way”
You’re a Piece of Work
The apostle Paul opened his letter to the believers in Philippi by explaining that he often thanked God for them in joyful prayer because of their partnership in sharing the gospel. Paul held a special affection for the Philippian church, which he had founded approximately ten years earlier. Now he expressed confidence in God’s continued workContinue reading “You’re a Piece of Work”
That Time of Year
In a Midwest spring, the sky hangs low and gray, with muted sunshine. The grass transitions slowly to a bright green when the snow finally recedes. April is a season of change, a transition from one extreme to another, in this part of the country. Winter winds blast us from the north, and drenching seasonalContinue reading “That Time of Year”
A Christian Concern Over Age of the Earth
The creation period described in the Book of Genesis is of great interest to many Christians. As a result, much discussion occurs within Christianity related to the nature of the creation account and the length of time over which God acted to create our world. Many Christians in America hold to a creation period whereinContinue reading “A Christian Concern Over Age of the Earth”
Think
God does not intend for us to see ourselves, or any part of the world, as cogs in the wheels of an impersonal mechanism. The world is not a machine that God made to run on its own. It is a painting, or a sculpture, or a drama. The Son of God holds it inContinue reading “Think”
