“I worship myself like you worship your God.”
That startling statement was made by a man named Levi during an online discussion involving Christians and Satanists. His words reveal something deeper than his particular religious choice. They expose one of the defining philosophies of our age: self-worship. Continue reading
What is consciousness? How do you define it? Where did it originate?
Those questions may not occupy our daily thoughts, but they continue to puzzle some of the world’s brightest scientists.
In a recent Scientific American article, “What Is Consciousness? Science Faces Its Hardest Problem Yet,” Allison Parshall explores a mystery that remains unsolved. Researchers know the brain contains some 86 billion neurons, yet they cannot explain how those cells give rise to the conscious mind—our awareness, identity, and sense of self. Continue reading
Christianity Today online relates a story told by researcher Arthur Brooks about a college student enrolled in an introductory astronomy class.
She wasn’t a science major. Each week she walked into class carrying the same worries we all carry. But after 90 minutes studying galaxies, nebulae, and the billions of stars swirling above us, she would walk out feeling strangely… relieved.
Why? Continue reading
Next Saturday and Sunday, I’m presenting a four lesson Bible series at the Northside Church in Pompano Beach.
To advertise the series, several brethren met last Saturday morning to pass out announcements in the neighborhood surrounding their meeting place. One of the brethren, Percy, shared an unusual and interesting reaction from one individual. Continue reading
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Today is National Free Thought Day, according to the calendar of unusual holidays.
This holiday was created by several different groups including the Secular Coalition For America, the Freethought Society, and the American Humanist Association. It’s observed every year on October 12th. And “encourages people to gather their facts from trusted sources and make their decisions based on reason, logic, and science.” Continue reading
Russ Bowman presented a powerful lesson Tuesday morning at the Southside Lectures entitled “I AM the Lord.”
This expression is found 165 times in the Old Testament Scriptures. 45 times in Leviticus. “Lord” is the English translation of the Hebrew word that refers to Yahweh, often translated as Jehovah. Continue reading
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This week I identify with a comment by hiker and blogger Alex Derr who wrote, “I don’t know why mountains lift the spirit so. They just do.”
We are enjoying the spectacular and breath-taking beauty of the fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains. Its enjoyment is amplified by sharing it with our grandchildren, Miles and Katherine, whose child-like wonder warms your heart and brings a smile to your face.
The atmosphere here is wonderful. Miles exclaimed yesterday as we hiked to Laurel Falls, “I love this Tennessee mountain air.” But it’s more than the fresh, crisp mountain air. Novelist Joan Bauer opined “Mountains draw you to a deeper place in yourself.” I think she’s right. Continue reading
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“I’ll have to start off by saying all the glory to God,” said U.S. Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin.
McLaughlin made history last Friday after she broke her own world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon with a time of 50.68 seconds.
The 22-year-old University of Kentucky alumnus added, “These past few days getting ready for this race, Hebrews 4:16 has been on my mind – coming boldly to His throne to receive mercy and grace. And I think He really gave me the strength to do it today, so all the glory goes to God.” Continue reading
“Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice?” cynically retorted the Egyptian Pharaoh. (Ex. 5:1).
This was in response to Jehovah’s messenger, Moses, who came with the command, “Let My people go.”
Who is the Lord? Well, Pharoah was about to find out in a dramatic, life-changing fashion. The ten plaques the Lord rained down upon the Egyptians was an “in your face” denunciation of their false gods. And a demonstration of His power. Continue reading
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David DeWitt tells a funny story about Chippie the parakeet. He was simply minding his own business and singing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was when things began to go horribly wrong for little Chippie.
Without the guidance of the woman, the business end of the vacuum cleaner sucked up the bird and sent him to the dust bag. Realizing what had happened the woman tore open the vacuum and ripped apart the bag to find Chippie, fearing the worst. However, Chippie was not dead but merely stunned and covered with dust. Continue reading
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