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Pastor Jon • First United Methodist Church -- Rockville, Indiana • Illustration • • 18 views
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 13 views
Christmas is full of traditions. One of the best I have read is from Iceland, where the traditional Christmas present is books. After receiving a book on Christmas Eve, Icelanders spend the rest of the night reading them. The book buying and selling season, spurred by the Christmas Eve tradition even…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 14 views
Rjukan, Norway, is a small town nestled deep in a valley around 100 miles west of Oslo. From September through March the sun doesn’t reach the town because of surrounding hills and the low angle of the sun in the northern sky. The town decided to do something about it and installed three mirrors on an…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 8 views
Published December 07, 2012 | LiveScience Three out of five scientists do not believe in God, but two out of five do, said John Donvan, opening a debate on the issue of science and religion Wednesday in New York City. The discussion pitted the perspectives from both sides against one another: Does science…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 6 views
Published June 25, 2012 Space.com Our universe could have popped into existence 13.7 billion years ago without any divine help whatsoever, researchers say. That may run counter to our instincts, which recoil at the thought of something coming from nothing. But we shouldn't necessarily trust our instincts,…
Dan Hughes • Illustration • • 11 views
Published December 24, 2011 | Space.com An ancient galaxy that formed just after the birth of the universe has been photographed by telescopes on Earth and in space, and is the brightest galaxy ever seen at such remote distances, astronomers say. The blob-shaped galaxy, called GN-108036, is about 12.9…
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Environmentalism should be regarded on the same level with religion "as the only compelling, value-based narrative available to humanity," according to a paper written two years ago to influence the future strategy of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), the world's would-be environmental…
John Leffler • Illustration • • 26 views
Islam and Christianity Compared Islam is one of those “other gospels” that Paul warned us about time and again. In Chapter 11 of II Corinthians, Paul warns us that Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Islam teaches that God is so far above man in every way that he is virtually unknowable.…
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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge ruled that a public high school history teacher violated the First Amendment when he called creationism "superstitious nonsense" during a classroom lecture. U.S. District Judge James Selna issued the ruling Friday after a 16-month legal battle between student Chad…
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Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb,…
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The brain of every human being, from believers to atheists, has been revealed to contain at least three "god spots", all linked to religious beliefs and thoughts. A team of U.S. researchers has obtained strong evidence that religiosity is managed by the same parts of the brain that are used every day…
Robby Roberson • Illustration • • 76 views
The Word of God: *Ravi Zacharias tells the amazing story of a young Christian in Vietnam. He writes, ‘I was ministering in Vietnam in 1971, and one of my interpreters was Hien Pham, an energetic young Christian. He had worked as a translator with the American forces, and was of immense help both to them…
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Tuesday , January 13, 2009 By Robert Roy Britt One of life's greatest mysteries is how it began. Scientists have pinned it down to roughly this: Some chemical reactions occurred about 4 billion years ago — perhaps in a primordial tidal soup or maybe with help of volcanoes or possibly at the bottom of…
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A swarm of stars orbiting a vast black hole at the center of the Milky Way has been mapped with remarkable precision, providing astronomers with their most detailed look yet at the heart of our galaxy. Observations by the European Southern Observatory in Chile has found the strongest evidence yet of…
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Scientists beaming after test of big atom smasher GENEVA (AP) — A small blip on a computer screen sent champagne corks popping among physicists in Switzerland. Near Chicago, researchers at a "pajama party" who watched via satellite let out an early morning cheer. The blip was literally of cosmic proportions,…
Rich DeRuiter • Illustration • • 17 views
One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, “God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you. We’re to the point that…
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Illustration – Is Christ getting BIGGER? John is unique in his powerful presentation of Jesus as the great Creator-God of the universe. His massive vision of Christ has been used countless times to open the eyes of unbelievers to who Jesus is and the way of redemption. This Gospel’s continuing effect…
John Leffler • Illustration • • 15 views
Look down at your shirt for a moment. Is there a little emblem on the pocket? Or perhaps you have a certain swoosh on your tennis shoes or distinctive rivets on your jeans. If you’re drinking coffee while reading this chapter, is there a green circle on the cup? If you’re sitting at the table, is Tony…
John Leffler • Illustration • • 20 views
Imagine a world without Christmas lights. That would be the world before 1882. Oh, people built bonfires and attached candles to the limbs of their Christmas trees (sometimes burning down the town in the process), but it wasn’t until Edward Johnson, Thomas Edison’s associate, invented electric Christmas…
Pastor Doug Warmann • Illustration • • 7 views
If Jesus was only man, then he is entirely irrelevant to any thought about God; if he is only God, then he is entirely irrelevant to any experience of human life.- Dorothy Sayers Source: "Understanding Doctrine" by Alister McGrath p.189
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Joshua Bell emerged from the Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. By most measures, he was nondescript—a youngish white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a Washington Nationals baseball cap. From a small case, he removed a violin. Placing the open case at his feet,…
Test User Person • Illustration • • 40 views
An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost anything."…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 14 views
The Living Word How important is a word? Writers search for just the right word to "punch" an idea. Parents anxiously wait for their child's first word. Do you remember the tension in the court room when O.J. was waiting the hear the word "not" before the word guilty? A single word is important. A careless…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 15 views
Miracles When I read the miracles of Jesus, I am amazed by His power. Just think about it-He could heal a person with a touch or just a word. At His word, the seas calmed, and Lazarus threw his grave clothes to the ground and walked out of his tomb. The works of Jesus often proceeded or were initiated…