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We are all aware that plants and animals occupy distinct ecological niches. We know that various climates favor certain types of flora and fauna. We even travel the globe to encounter species that are not native to the areas in which we live. But what ecological niche do humans occupy? Interestingly, humans can be found inhabiting the arctic, the…..
We cannot base the case for Christianity on the argument that it will make us better behaved humans because both Atheist and Christian alike are image-bearers capable of doing good things. Likewise, we cannot argue that Christianity will prevent us from doing bad things because the church has also been involved in morally questionable behavior. A tally sheet of good and…..
During the recent Olympics we were treated to a wide variety of world-class athletes pushing their bodies to the limit and reaching heights never before imagined. We recognized their accomplishments because we understood the rules defining each event and the challenges the athletes faced as they excelled within those parameters. Sadly, the specter of performance enhancing drugs haunted this amazing international event…..
God opens up the door to His study and steps out onto the balcony overlooking His Garden. He hears the chirping of birds, the rustling of squirrels, and the babbling of brooks, but something is missing. Despite perfect ecological acoustics and natural symphonic majesty He senses a lyrical emptiness. The spirituals once sung by His Garden tenders are but a faint echo. Memories of two special children swirl through His mind. He recalls their eyes, big as saucers, trying to…..
I recently returned from a trip to Greece and Italy. I had the opportunity to tour many museums and stand in front of amazing original pieces of art. One particular painting, Adam Weeping for the Death of Abel by Johann Carl Loth, had a profound impact upon me. In the painting, Adam is in the shadows sitting down, hands folded, head bowed staring at his dead son.
The Bible tells us how Cain’s action horrified God but it doesn’t tell us about the impact it…..
