The first thing I remember wanting to be when I grew up was an astronomer. What follows was written by Wall St Journal writer, Bethel McGrew, as she contemplated comments by astronaut, Victor Glover, related to his recent mission to the moon via Artemis II. Be inspired, nick "It has long been an inconvenient fact … Continue reading No Separation of Church and Space
Astronomy
The Size of God
Brian Cox is a professor of particle physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and the Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science. I follow him on social media. Cox is not a Christian so he doesn’t see the cosmos through a biblical lens. However, this doesn’t minimize … Continue reading The Size of God
“Spaghettification”
For other astronomy geeks... Linked here is a solid, brief 5-minute video offering the best explanation to date for black holes. I come away not only amazed at the science behind black holes, but more so how vast is our universe created by the Almighty God, and how that Almighty God came to earth to … Continue reading “Spaghettification”
Science and the Bible
The Bible is not a "science book." That said, not a single passage related to creation contradicts the Laws of Nature. There are many passages related to creation. We can find three laws of nature in this one verse alone: "[God] stretches the northern skies over empty space; he hangs the earth on nothing; he … Continue reading Science and the Bible
How the Sun led me back to the Son
This is the highest resolution image of the Sun ever taken. That tiny dot in the upper right is Earth. There’s 93 million miles between the sun and that tiny dot. The light we see from the sun is eight minutes old. The sun is a star, not a planet. A ball of hot plasma, … Continue reading How the Sun led me back to the Son
The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God
In his Reflections on the Psalms, here is how C.S. Lewis described Psalm 19: "I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world." The psalm begins, The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to … Continue reading The Heavens Proclaim the Glory of God
The Peculiar Planet Known as Uranus
The favorite planet of every middle school boy, right? While astronomers pronounce the planet’s name with the accent on the first syllable, the planet gets a lot of giggles at the expense of the many who place the accent on the second syllable. But, for a moment, let’s move beyond the planet’s name and try … Continue reading The Peculiar Planet Known as Uranus
The Universe is Telling of God’s Glory
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge." Psalm 19:1-2 The biblical view of creation is not in conflict with science; rather, it is in conflict with any worldview that starts without a creator. Our vast galaxy, … Continue reading The Universe is Telling of God’s Glory
Is Christianity Anti-Science?
"...many have come to believe something very odd about Christianity: that it is anti-science, anti-reason, anti-progressive phenomenon fueled by blind faith. That is not Christian faith at all!" Former atheist, Josh McDowell In addition, I would encourage the reader to consider McDowell's quote (above) in light of the arguments for God's existence from the myriad … Continue reading Is Christianity Anti-Science?