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For the last 400 years or so, scientists have sought to understand God’s creation in terms of all-encompassing, elegant mathematical theories. They have succeeded to a large extent in physical theories. For example, the Standard Model of particle physics combines an understanding of all...

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The rationale given below is based on “Europe Between the Oceans,” by the eminent archaeologist Barry Cunliffe. However, he might not agree entirely with my thrust. The Roman Empire can be divided into three overlapping sectors: an economic sector (responsible for all goods and services), a...

In the news we find that some scientists used extracted DNA to breed wolf pups resembling the extinct dire wolf. Surprise: there has been a lot of controversy about what has been accomplished and its purpose. For millennia, People working in animal husbandry have improved the characteristic of...

The text is Luke 10: 38-42. (See below.) My heart goes out to Martha and all like her. She (they) wanted to be a proper hostess, as was the custom in that culture. She was overwhelmed by her visitors and was totally flustered. Ok, complaining to Jesus was uncalled for. Instead, “stiff...

A legendary boxer is dead at age 76. How should Christians view violent, contact sports? On the one hand, we are called to be gentle, peaceful souls. On the other hand, a community might have cause to defend itself (Matthew 18: 15 - 17), perhaps even with the help of a (pugilistic) hero...

The news in Syria for civilians, Christians and Muslims, is bad. Please pray for them and their enemies. https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/03/08/syria-turkey-backed-jihadists/...

A new presidential executive order declares English to be America’s official language. Clearly, long overdue. Consider the follow verses from The Ballad of Davy Crocket: Born on a mountain top in Tennessee Greenest state in the land of the free Raised in the woods so's he knew every tree...

Recently, God thought I should watch a movie titled, “Have a Little Faith,“ and I am glad He did. The story follows the faith journeys of a number of people, with excellent lessons along the way for them and us. An intriguing question was posed at one point: after you die, if you had 5 minutes...

The Pope was in the news again, chastising the U.S. for the deportations underway. The charge is that immigrants who snuck in, did so to have a better life, etc. The premise is that apparently the U.S. is the only country where they can have a good life, or maybe it’s that they are owed the best...

VP J D Vance has unabashedly put a discussion of Love Thy Neighbor in the spotlight. The theme: “ordo amoris.” Comments? https://classicallyhomeschooling.com/ordo-amoris/ Blessings.

The text is Ezekiel 33:1-6 Summary: if a warning sounds, and you ignore it, you must take responsibility for the consequences. But, if you are called to be a watchman, and you do not give a warning when danger appears, you are responsible for anyone injured by your negligence. Clearly: good...

Scripture tells us that men like Noah and Abraham were declared righteous by God. What exactly does that mean, given God had not yet communicated His expectations to Moses? Yes, they were totally, obedient to God, but that still begs the question concerning their day-to-day behavior. The...

M. G. Pearse on Genesis 2: One thing is quite certain — get where we may in this world, we cannot get beyond temptation. Do you think that life would have been a great deal better if there had been no possibility of evil? Certainly we might have been made without any will, blindly obeying...

O Magnum Mysterium is a chant from the Matins of Christmas. Here is a translation of the text: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! O blessed virgin, whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia! The chant has...

As Christians we are called to witness in the world, without becoming part of the world. Jesus and his Apostles are the original heroes: willing to challenge the world to be better, despite the awful consequences. So, what is it like to visit an on-line social commentary forum, like X, a...

In 1 Samuel there are two stories about David being pursued by Saul in which David has an opportunity to kill Saul but spares him. (See 1 Samuel 24 and 26.) Some commentators say it is the same story from different traditions, while others say they really are different...

Mary’s inspiring Magnificat has been set to music many times, but the best may be Bach’s. It is a great way to begin Advent. The opening chorus has the single lyric “Magnificat”! The video link is a favorite, played on period instruments (e.g., valveless trumpets, keyless flutes and oboes)...

Contrary to the commercial world, we should save Advent hymns for Advent! Now is the appropriate time for songs of Thanksgiving. Here is one of mine, based on a wonderful Renaissance melody. What is you favorite? Blessings.

First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914: by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe, 1914. It lives at the Museum De Lakenhal in Netherlands.