In His earthly life, Jesus was relentlessly pursued by the devil from His birth to the grave, and there were certain times in His life when He went through intense temptation. It was not by chance that this happened; it was part of the plan for our salvation. Most people know about Jesus’ trial, mocking, […]
Despite endless debate, scientists of all stripes agree on one thing: nature looks designed. It’s inescapable! The better our scientific instruments become, the more we uncover intricate, finely-calibrated systems everywhere—from microorganisms to the universe itself. But there are paradoxes, too. On one hand, we find natural laws, fine-tuning, cooperation, and great beauty. On the other, […]
Scientists are increasingly aware that our ability to exist on Earth depends on an exquisite balance of chemistry, physics, and biology. Without this “fine-tuning,” there could be no life. It’s a little like making a successful loaf of bread, where four ingredients and in the right balance are essential: flour, water, yeast, and salt. If […]
Amid the current discussion about the early chapters of Genesis, some have suggested that belief about origins is not a big deal. I disagree. What we believe about Creation matters greatly because our belief in Creation has far-reaching implications for other doctrines and practices as well. What are those implications, and what can result from […]
In 1975, psychologist Edward Tronick carried out the famous “still face” experiment, which demonstrated how infants search their caregiver’s face for cues to “connect.” A recent video that reproduces the dynamics of the study shows a mother and baby interacting with animated expressions. Then the mother turns away for a few moments. When she turns […]
The childhood and youth of Jesus were spent in a little mountain village. There was no place on earth that would not have been honored by His presence. The palaces of kings would have been privileged in receiving Him as a guest. But He passed by the homes of wealth, the courts of royalty, and […]
You sing them every week at church, but few of us know the background of such hymns as “It Is Well with My Soul,” “Blessed Assurance,” “Amazing Grace,” and others. The stories behind these well-loved hymns show divine guidance. Isn’t it thrilling to think that God gets involved in things as “trivial” as songwriting? %%H2%%When […]
The topic of evil raises many questions. If God is loving and good, why do we see evil in His creation? Did God create a devil? Is He ultimately responsible for evil? Why didn’t God immediately destroy the devil and prevent the mess he has caused? Why is he still allowed to exist? Will God […]
Books such as Dress for Success taught us what’s appropriate to wear on different occasions and among a variety of people. Books like Color Me Beautiful showed us exactly which shades look best and will enhance our appearance. How we look and dress as Christians is important, but how much time is spent dressing for […]
In 1933, the Frank family escaped to the Netherlands to seek asylum from rapidly intensifying German anti-Semitism. Despite Anne Frank’s parents’ attempts to peacefully raise their family in another country, the horrors of war and the Nazi Party followed them. The Franks were trapped in Amsterdam after the German occupation of the Netherlands in 1940. […]