Archive for February 2018
Johnny Galecki hopes to inspire conversations about faith with ‘Living Biblically’
Most conservative Christians have found nearly nothing of redeeming value in network TV for decades and many have abandoned it completely. So a sitcom about biblical living is likely met with extreme skepticism. This new sitcom, from a strange Catholic/Jewish perspective is not intended to mock people of faith–at least that is what their creators…
Read MoreChina pushes back against criticism of plan for Xi to stay in power
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea’s ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. More . . .
Read MoreChildren struggle to hold pencils due to too much tech, doctors say
Children are increasingly finding it hard to hold pens and pencils because of an excessive use of technology, senior paediatric doctors have warned. An overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children’s finger muscles from developing sufficiently to enable them to hold a pencil correctly, they say. “Children are not coming into school with…
Read MoreIsaiah’s Seal? Archaelogical Discovery in Israel
In an article in Biblical Archaeology Review Eilat Mazar, an archaeologist associated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced the discovery of a clay seal that appears to bear the name of the biblical prophet Isaiah, who lived in the eighth century BC. The 2,700-year-old seal impression was unearthed in the Ophel, an ancient…
Read MoreFlorida residents could soon get the power to alter science classes
While those criticize this bill argue that it could open the door for creationism to be taught in Florida public school classrooms, we highly doubt it would go that far. KS But the bills approved this month by the education committees in the state’s Senate and House of Representatives go a step further, because…
Read MoreChurch of the Holy Sepulcher site closed over Israeli tax measures
The heads of the three main Christian denominations that share the Church of the Holy Sepulcher — which houses shrines where Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried — announced that the site would be closed in protest of Israeli tax measures and a proposed property law.It was not immediately clear how…
Read MoreAmerica & Israel in the Trump Era
Of all the surprises of the Trump era, none is more notable than the pronounced shift toward Israel. Such a shift was not predictable from Donald Trump’s conduct on the campaign trail; as he sought the Republican nomination, Trump distinguished himself by his refusal to express unqualified support for Israel and his a More…
Read MoreGod of Music
God of Music As we worship God, one aspect of His divine activity seems to be singing. We worship the Great Musician with music. Zephaniah 3:17 says, The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love,…
Read MoreKnowing Is Not Enough (1)
He that hath My commandments, and KEEPETH them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:21 Knowing is not enough. James 1:22 states that we must be doers of the word, and not…
Read MoreFake news: be vigilant of what you share
Hoax attempts against Miami Herald augur broader information wars | McClatchy Washington Bureau Two incidents hit The Miami Herald in recent days that underscore new tactics by those seeking to discredit mainstream media, and they augur what experts said are dark days in the battle between credible news and misinformation. … In the first incident, a…
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