tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79265860471740445432012-01-30T12:46:29.525-08:00Nature blog by horticulturist, creationist and nature blogger April Lorier with Christian perspectives on Jesus, the Bible, God and nature.April Lorierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09090814919599617426noreply@blogger.comBlogger9271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926586047174044543.post-47924385350805530932012-01-30T12:46:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:46:29.535-08:00

As the world changes, so do the needs of Gospel-based missions. So, if you're a Christian and a techie, the world needs you! Mick Leggett is a missionary, but not the kind that you might automatically assume because, contrary to conventional stereotypes, he works behind a computer screen. In an engaging interview on Inspire U.K., Leggett gives unique insights into his calling and information

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It seems like science fiction to suggest that if someone typed your name into a computer, misspelling your name, the computer would find it and correct it. Yet the genetic code within each of your cells is an even more sophisticated information storage and transmission system. Not only does your genetic code store far more information in a microscopic space than our largest computers can, it has

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How important is it for your children to see and appreciate the beauty of nature? I mean, even if they live in a concrete city, can you expose them to what God has created? Yes! As long as they have access to a computer, they can learn to love nature! This video is breathtaking! Watch it yourself, or set it up for your older children to watch. It is a wonderful way to introduce your child to

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Jennifer Pharr Davis I have met many people who have a passion for nature; but none can compare to the woman who set the record for the fastest hike of the ENTIRE Appalachian Trail. Jennifer Pharr Davis enjoyed every minute of the 2,180-mile trek from Maine to Georgia! She saw 36 bears, moose, porcupines and just about every sunrise and sunset during her journey, which lasted exactly 46 days,

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Portable EEG What would you do if your loved one was inaccurately declared to be in a vegetative state, and you were encouraged to have your loved one euthanized? How could you dispute their claim? A research team has recently found that 43% of diagnoses have been wrong! Families may now have a tool that will enable them to dispute what they believe is an inaccurate diagnosis that their

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Human technology seems to be successful copying of designs we find in nature. Oh, don't get me wrong! I thank God for scientists who stick with it until they finally discover what The Great Engineer already knew; but then, again, man can't be expected to be smarter than God! Science has long known that an object moving through water or air moves with the least resistance when the ratio of its

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What is the number one killer in the United States? Heart disease! It is also the major cause of disability. And there are many different studies that speak to the healing of heart disease. But one stands out to me, a life-long musician. In most of the findings, it was reported that listening to music can be a way of healing heart disease. This does not surprise me at all. Music is a vehicle

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Why on earth would Treehoppers use Ants as babysitters for their offspring? And what are 'herding ants'? So many questions about nature! Honeydew is one of the favorite foods of ants. There are a number of insects, including thorn bugs and aphids, who consume so much honeydew that they cannot digest it all. These insects are designed so that ants can milk them for the excess honeydew, just the

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“The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their food in the summer.” Proverbs 30:25 Proverbs 30:25 uses the word "people" in referring to ants. In the Hebrew, this word is the very same word commonly used throughout the Old Testament for people, including the people of Israel. While this might at first seem strange, it is true that in many respects ants do seem like tiny people. Ants

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I have stated, several times, that no man (or woman) lives without faith. Let's look at God's Law of Gravity, discovered by Sir Isaac Newton. You may not believe gravity, but eventually you will. Then you will have faith in it. Even evolution is a faith! The great philosopher of science, Dr. Karl Popper, wrote that Darwinism is not even a scientific theory because it cannot be tested. Even the

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What do you think is the primary cause of death in airplane crashes?  Would you be surprised to learn it is the upholstery that kills the vast majority of people - that is, unless it's God's Upholstery. 80 percent of those who die in airplane crash fires are killed by the blinding, poisonous smoke, much of which comes from their seat cushions. The foam in the cushion begins to produce toxic

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Those who do not believe the universe was created by God will ridicule those of us who do believe. No surprise. The Bible tells us (I Corinthians 1:18) that the unbelievers view God's Word as 'foolishness'. So it isn't as if we weren't to expect it! But let's look at what God said to Job, and then the scientific evidence to support it. Many of us have heard the old legend about why Christopher

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It’s no secret that sheep are not the most intelligent of the animal kingdom. They need a shepherd! In the darkest time of my life it was Psalm 23 that comforted me over and over. But I must admit I was baffled by “They rod and thy staff, they comfort me.” Growing up as I did, rods were not used to comfort me! In the early ‘70s I bought a book written by Dr. W. Phillip Keller called A Shepherd

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I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. ~George Washington Carver Geo. Washington Carver Today we memorialize Martin Luther King. But long before Martin was born, there was another black man who is called "The Father of Modern Agriculture". His name was George Washington Carver, and he was born into

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Wonder of Your Eye It has been said that the eyes are the mirror to the soul - the soul (psuche) being the part of us that makes us human: the mind, the will, and our emotions. Take a moment to look into the eyes to the left. Can you tell me who is behind each different color of eyes? Do you know the importance of tears and the different types of tears? Normal tears contain

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Snap! You're Trapped! In the following example of the Absolute Ingenuity of God, we will examine the plant who eats meat! Did you ever wonder how the Venus Flytrap's leaf can close so rapidly on a fly or other morsel? It has taken scientists some time to figure out how it is done. Snap! You're Trapped! When the trigger hairs are triggered, the cells on the outer layer of the leaf grow

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"Oh, what big eyes you have, Mr. Bat! They look just like the eyes of a monkey! Are you a microbat or a megabat?" Could the giant flying fox be a primate? In the 18th century, scientists weren't quite sure what to do with bats. Some wanted to classify them as primates, while others thought they should have their own category. Since 1780, all 950 known species of bats have been classified in

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When Creationists say God created the world, they usually mean He created every detail of it to work in harmony with other operations. Like the teeth of a rat, for instance. Really! A revolutionary design in metal-cutting blades is changing the metal-working industry. These blades don't cut like a knife. Instead, the blade is fixed in one position while the metal to be shaped spins on a lathe.

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Doesn't scientific innovation thrill you? This week there's a calculator that could possibly save women who are at risk for ovarian cancer! It's a good thing these academics paid attention in math class! Most of us women know ovarian cancer is the most difficult to detect, so here's a calculator we can love! Academics from The University of Nottingham and ClinRisk Ltd have developed a new

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Isn't this land beautiful? It has been the object of seeds - seeds of bitterness for generations. Sad. Two families disputed for years who held claim upon this stretch of fertile land. Harsh words and insults were exchanged regularly, and on occasion, tempers flared to the point of physical violence. Neither family would budge in their conviction that they were the rightful owners. No

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Extinct? No one had seen one for 50 years! And then hop! hop! hop! the cute critter came hopping back into visibility! It was found at the Hula Nature Reserve by ranger Yoram Malka from Nature and National Parks Authority of Israel. And now there are six frogs! In fact, after 50 years of  so-called "extinction" in  Israel's Hula Nature Reserve, it was formally declared extinct. Yet despite its

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I have a friend, Kellie Crowe, the "momma" of The Crowe's Nest.  Her family has created Crowe's Nest Media with the desire of teaching children about the Glory of God through Creation. So far, they have created two DVDs.  One about backyard birds, and the other, their most recent, about The Monarch Butterfly. Let's view both trailers: Interested in learning the basics of backyard birding?

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Making Sense of Scents Can you make sense of scents? What if I told you your brain can make sense of about 10,000 scents? Seem like a lot? How does your nose tell the difference between a rose and a skunk? Until only recently, scientists really weren't sure. Of course, research marches on! Now we know that humans and mammals detect smells by using at least 1,000 different genes. These genes

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Good news! Chocolate lovers can get their Omega 3 supplements by eating chocolate! Wouldn't you rather have chocolate than those stinky capsules that make you burp from the cold-water fish oil? I would! Omega 3 supplements provide one of the "good" fatty acids nutritionists say can help prevent heart disease and arthritis, while playing an essential role in healthy brain development and growth.

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There are a few things you may not know about the nature of this miracle metal. For one, it has been used for thousands of years as an antibiotic! God was kind enough to make it available to every generation of man since Creation! In fact, this miracle metal was man's FIRST antibiotic! Miracle Metal Modern researchers are just beginning to appreciate the wonder of this natural antibiotic that

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First, a video from the Nature Conservancy, then one from our troops this year.Christmas time is a time for joy, and the light show by the troops is spectacular as they sing "I'm Proud to be an American!" Enjoy!Father Christmas Meets Mother NatureSince 1775, over 1.3 million American troops have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you and please visit SemperFiFund.org to help give back to those

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This will shock some, but a person does not have to be a Christian in order to believe in Creationism. One of the geniuses in our history believed God created the universe and he was not a Christian. Know who I'm talking about? Thomas Jefferson!Respect for the name Thomas Jefferson reaches far beyond the United States and far beyond the English language. By the time Jefferson was 14, he could

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Why do we decorate evergreen trees at Christmas?The tradition began in Germany and the evergreen represents eternal life as it stays green all year. We place candles or lights now, to represent that Christ is the light of the world. We place a star on top to remember the star in the east, or an angel to represent the angel that appeared to the shepherds with 'Good News to all men'.People also

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Jesus taught through parables for a reason: He reached people on 'common ground'. Maybe that's why someone who works with seeds, flowers, and plants understands His parables better. (A parable is a short story designed to teach a lesson or a truth.)I owned a horticulture corporation for 25 years, plus I live in beautiful Southern California where almost anything blossoms. As a result, God has

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Ice Punch Poinsettia Many think the poinsettia, like the oleander, is toxic and if their pets eat them, they will die. This, and much more misinformation keeps people from having these beautiful plants in their homes. There's so much to learn about poinsettias!Even as a horticulturist, I'm amazed by the variety of colors poinsettias come in! Poinsettias come in a large variety of colors,

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Well, our troops are on their way home from Iraq for Christmas. But in the world of insects, the troops guard to the death! Let's look at six-legged soldiers!We have long known that the community within a honeybee hive divides the labor among specialized workers.* There are scouts who search for food.* Nurses tend the young.* Some bees specialized in cleaning.* Undertaker bees who remove and

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If I asked you what the roles are of the mother and father, you would probably say 'the mother nurtures and the father protects'. Right! So how about preborn babies? Do the same roles apply to the preborn? Yes, according to research!Most of us are familiar with the body's response to foreign tissue. Transplant patients must be carefully matched and then patients still must be given powerful drugs

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Christmas Trees have been around since the seventh century. The fir tree was hung upside down to illustrate the Holy Trinity.Five centuries later the fir had replaced the oak as "God's tree" and was hung upside down in houses during the festive season.When St. Boniface (an English monk) took the Christmas tree to Germany, Martin Luther showed how candles in trees shined like stars in the night

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In these times, many of us have abandoned paper Christmas Cards for eCards. It's less expensive, and it's just easier. Odd, but the 'easier' motivation was around in 1840, too, and needless to say, eCards were not around in 1840!The commercial Christmas card as we know it originated in London in 1843. That winter, Sir Henry Cole, a civil servant, felt he was too busy to write individual Christmas

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The more poisonous, the more attractive for courtship? Yes! In a clever scheme of self-protection, the more poisonous the male Rattlebox moth is, the more prized he is by the female Rattlebox moth.In the caterpillar stage, the male moth favors the pods of certain legumes. These pods contain a powerful poison that seems to have no effect on the caterpillar. After the caterpillar has become a moth

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Bacteria have personalities? How can that be? Are there funny bacteria? Have you ever met a funny bacteria?Scientists are learning that even the lowly bacteria have mind and memory. New research is showing that mind, memory, brain, and personality did not evolve. These can be found in the lowliest of creatures, including the bacteria.Another sign of intelligence in a life form is the ability to

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Japan operates some of the world’s fastest electric trains, which travel in excess of 200 miles per hour (322 km/h). The trains have an excellent safety record, but one problem has nagged engineers for years. Japan’s rail system has many tunnels. When a train passes through such a tunnel at high speed, it compresses the air in front of the engine. Upon leaving the tunnel, this air rushes outward,

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When it comes to frogs, the smellier, the better -- at least as far as scientists are concerned. Smelly frogs are a blessing from God!Some of the nastiest smelling creatures on Earth have skin that produces the greatest known variety of anti-bacterial substances that hold promise for becoming new weapons in the battle against antibiotic-resistant infections, scientists are reporting.Their

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Few had heard plants crying. But recent research discovered plants make noises (crying) when they are dying from thirst.Now scientists have learned that plants do indeed cry out when they need attention. We just haven't heard them because the sounds made by a thirsty plant are about five times higher-pitched than we can hear. But scientists with tiny specialized microphones have heard corn plants

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Did you know some insects (spiders) can fly? Think of a magi on a flying carpet made of silk!Spider silk begins as a liquid protein made by silk glands on the spider's abdomen. Spiders make many kinds of silk for different uses. As the liquid silk is forced through the spider's spinnerets, it begins to dry. The spinnerets pull and stretch the silk, creating just the right kind of silk for the

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According to researchers at the American Institute of Physics, the ingenious engineering of the brilliant blue wings of the Mountain Swallowtail (Papilio Ulysses) Butterfly have inspired the design of a new kind of water-repellent surface.The press release notes that the Swallowtail's wings' shed water so easily because they contain "ultra-tiny structures" enabling them to capture air, creating

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I spent my childhood catching pollywogs (or tadpoles). Those smart little critters just fascinated me! I always wondered how their mothers got so smart? Even as a child, I knew 'smartness' could not evolve! So, as a Christian who believed God created everything in the Universe, I concluded God must have made Mama Frogs smart!Let's focus on those smart frogs for a moment. Frogs need to keep their

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I was 'Nancy Drewish' even as a child. Life was a mystery, and I wanted to figure it out! Looking at nature as a Christian, I am pleasantly surprised by the mystery around me, as well as a sense of wonder over the sophisticated engineering designs in nature. Take, for example, the mystery of flight.Some evolutionists suggest that perhaps birds are descended from lizards that fell out of trees a

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Who is nature's janitor? The vulture, of course! But did you know there's a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), too?The turkey vulture is one of America's largest birds of prey. It reaches a length of 32 inches with a wing span of 6 feet. The turkey vulture most commonly feeds on dead animal carcasses, and is protected from disease by a very sophisticated immune system.This video, by the Turkey

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Most everyone knows beavers build dams. But few know they build channels and bridges, too! The Creator designed beavers to be such engineers!When building a dam, a beaver first rams poles into the bed of his waterway. The poles are placed on an angle to increase holding power and are then rammed into the waterway bed, thick end first. This basic skeleton is then reinforced with twigs, leaves, mud

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"Myrrh is known to have medicinal properties and was used in a wide range of traditional remedies over the centuries as a mouthwash, for treating sore threats, bronchial congestion, as well as an antiseptic astringent, for soothing cuts and burns, and for various other less well-convincing purposes, such as calming emotions."REPORTER'S NOTE: Hmm, calming emotions. That would have come in handy

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Are there antagonistic, self-centered, quarrelsome people in your life? There are in mine! Isn't it hard to even want them around? Believe it or not, there's a society of ants who are just as self-centered and quarrelsome!It's a challenge, even for the Christian, to get along with lazy, selfish people. This is because they also tend to be quarrelsome, especially when their desires are not met.

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According to a Reuters report out of Finland, there is a remarkably effective new device for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD—a form of depression that has a direct connection to the decreased amount of light during winter months.The Valkee light, invented by Juuso Nissila, is about the size of an MP3 music player and is worn around the neck on a cord. The device has two ear

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It would seem logical that a brain is a brain, no matter its location. But can a bear talk? Or a hippopotamus? Or a donkey? Not that I know of. So is the human brain wired differently than other mammals? It must be because only the human brain is constructed for language.Language requires some very special designs that are rare in nature and found together only in humans. First, human language

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No archaeological discovery in the Holy Land has ever shown the Bible to be anything less than accurate. So-called experts, who have been skeptical of the Bible's claims, have been proven wrong many times. Once again, archaeology comes through!The Old Testament mentions the worship of a 'golden calf' several times. According to the Bible, the Israelites fashioned one of these idols after their

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Remember Pocahontas who saved the life of John Smith in the 17th Century? Well, archaeologists at Historic Jamestown say they've discovered the original 1608 church that was built at James Fort -- powerful evidence of America's Christian foundation.Archeologists Discover First Church at JamestownFor those who believe the story of Pocahontas and John Smith really happened, this

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This emotional story from California's Santa Barbara KEYTA U.S. Marine who took in a stray dog during his recent tour of duty in Afghanistan has once again been united with his pet in Santa Barbara as a Thanksgiving surprise.Corporal Ward Van Alstine recently returned from the war zone and is stationed at Camp Pendleton. He drove to Santa Barbara to have Thanksgiving dinner with his family,

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This Christian nature video has such beautiful film of Muir Woods in Marin County, California, with great music by Casting Crowns - "Your Love is Extravagant". It was filmed and edited by Karen Gaines. Enjoy Northern California's natural beauty and feel the Spirit that created such a masterpiece of nature!No. Calif. Christian Nature VideoWe have a God who

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Every one seems to be so "busy" these days. Long gone are the days when humans sat on the porch during the setting sun, listened to the music of nature, and solved all the problems of the world.Are we better for it? I don't think so. We seem to have lost the ability to hear the music of nature - the music God gave us long ago. Listen to the music of nature while you can!Have you ever watched

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Picture a classroom of monkeys pounding away at typewriters. What are the chances anything that makes sense would be typed? Would you hire a monkey as a secretary?Nearly everyone just "knows" that if enough monkeys were allowed to pound away at typewriters for enough time, they would eventually produce all the great works of literature. But there are some fundamental laws of science and some very

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Once there was a turtle and a human who was so arrogant that she thought the turtle couldn't survive without her. I was that human.Years ago, I owned a turtle named "Moses". We had a special relationship that scared my family because I would hold Moses right in front of my face and kiss him. They were always afraid Moses would, as most reptiles do, jerk his tongue out and sting me. But he

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Space is full of mysteries. Those who think that the universe is millions or billions of years old have more mysteries to solve than they know. For example, how long does it take for a red giant star to collapse into a white dwarf star?The mystery I'm referring to is of a star named Sirius B. This mystery is so great for evolutionists that it was one of the main topics of discussion at a

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An Archeological Discovery is rocking the boat of liberal biblical scholars and scientists everywhere! This amazing discovery confirms what Jesus, Himself said over a dozen times.The first five books of the Old Testament are called the 'Torah' in Hebrew, the 'Pentateuch' in Greek (meaning '5 books'), and 'The Law' in Christianity's Old Testament. Moses wrote them. They were not written over many

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I read about an experiment that was done on fish. Scientists were trying to find out why fish swam in schools (as opposed to swimming alone). They took one fish and did a lobotomy on it. They completely removed the fish's brain, therefore any instinct in it to swim with all of the other fish. Sure enough, without a brain, the fish swam off in another direction. But the amazing part of this

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Boston Ferns Plants are gorgeous, aren't they? Every woman who buys one has the hope that this one will do better than the last one; but most end up lamenting their inability to keep alive. After several disastrous experiences with the Boston Fern, most give up, convinced they have a black thumb.Boston Ferns are definitely one of God's lovelier creations, but, oh those thin, delicate leaves

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Ever heard of Adam Sedgwick, Astronomer Sir John Herschel, Louis Pasteur, William Whewell, or James Clerk Maxwell? These men were famous scientists of Darwin's time, and all of them rejected Darwin's Theory of Evolution. You will be surprised at who it was who accepted Darwin's theory!Modern evolutionists often give us the impression that evolution was accepted by the scientific community

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The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing! Zephaniah 3:17Hallelujah! Praise God from heaven, praise Him from the mountaintops;Praise him, all you His angels, praise him, all you His warriors,Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, you morning stars;Praise Him, high heaven,

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If you had to guess, what would you say was the first form of life to exist? And just because it was first, would that automatically mean it was simple? No! So says renowned photographer of microscopic scenes, Roman Vishniac.One of his favorite subjects is one of the so-called simplest forms of life. This "simple" life, the protozoan, is supposedly the ancestor of all living things.However,

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There is scientific hope for flu victims - BEFORE they become victims!With flu season here, scientists are reporting development of a new material for the fiber in face masks, air conditioning filters and air cleaning filters that captures influenza viruses before they can get into people's eyes, noses and mouths and cause infection. The report on the fiber appears in ACS' journal

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There are times when everything seems to be going wrong and you don't see how you will be victorious. You need soul food for your eyes! Those are the times when getting out of the house and into God's nature will feed your soul.Those are the times when your eyes - your spiritual eyes - must be on Jesus and what He has provided for you.Those are the times when your soul will sing.Maybe there

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Did you know there is an insect in nature that has anointed feet? There you sit, doubting God will act on your behalf. You wish, but you doubt. You’re sure He’ll act for others, but not for you.You pray for others, believing God will act because you prayed and believed. Why can’t you have that same confidence in His love for you?Consider, if you will, the tiny spider as he builds his web.Back and

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Did you know God uses math? It's true! All of nature bears this out!Every day we listen to music, watch excellent dancers, marvel at art, or get lost in the beauty of nature. What makes it all so appealing to us? Math!At the beginning of the 13th century, a mathematician by the name of Leonardo Pisano studied a problem that had a revolutionary answer. The problem was given to him by a

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The nature of laughter is to heal. In fact, laughter is often better than pharmaceuticals!Possibly you have heard the stories of cancer patients being healed by laughing? Or children who were extremely traumatized being healed by watching funny cartoons - or even by clowns performing for them? It is not as unusual as you might think! Jews and Christians know, from the Old Testament, that a merry

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How old is the universe? How is the age of the universe measured? And what does religion or faith have to do with it?Evolutionary scientists talk about how radiometric dating methods prove the universe and the Earth are billions of years old. Let's look at all the methods scientists could use.There are well over 100 methods available! There are thousands of scientists who prefer other methods

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What if I told you there's an animal living in the ocean that is a great mathematician? Would you think me foolish? You would be wrong! In fact, there are 500 species of this animal! They swim mathematically! Got a guess?The jellyfish almost seems like a creature from a bad science fiction movie. It's not even a real fish! Around 500 species of jellyfish, ranging in size from small marbles to

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What is it that makes humans special? Is it personality? Or intelligence? No, every pet owner knows dogs, cats, and other pets have personality! Intelligence? No, any scientist knows as much as is needed and no more is generously found throughout the creation. So we cannot say that intelligence alone makes humans special.Let's look at a bird. The weaverbird. The weaverbird nest consists of woven

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Ain't nothing simple about bacteria! In fact, much to my own surprise, a bacterium is a tremendously complex creature that thinks! Who knew there was no such thing as a 'simple form of life?'Scientists have discovered that bacteria actually have molecule-sized sensors. Some of these sensors act as eyes, while others act as ears. A dozen other proteins have been discovered that receive the

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Isn't Autumn beautiful and noisy? It's as if I can hear trumpets sounding as nature breaks out her best colors! All of those Fall colors gloriously delight our eyes and our ears, and then, sadly, drop their leaves one-by-one. Well, most of them lose their leaves during Fall. But there are some which hold their leaves until Spring. Oh, the leaves wither and turn brown, but they do not drop until

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What I love most about creation is that it was deliberately planned with evidence of Great Personal Love. Take, for example, the world of plants vs insects.Many plants, especially orchids, offer different ploys to fool insects into pollinating them. Each of these ploys shows planning, design and the ability to create the design that will work. That there are so many examples makes it impossible

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Her name was 'Peanut' and like her Mother, she had an abundance of self-confidence. In fact, when I purchased her mother, I chose her because she didn't let any of the other litter mates push her around. I liked her spirit!When Niecie had her first litter, the first puppy to make her entrance was a mere 3 ounces, and I fell in love with her on the spot. I named her '

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Oh, the lesson I learned through nothing but soil!Years ago, I decided to plant a garden, knowing nothing about soil preparation. I purchased the vegetables and got out the shovel. I was not prepared for the soil that was hard as concrete. No one told me that you needed to prepare the soil for planting and/or keep it in good condition.I finally got the holes dug. My

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Their names were Ozzie and Harriet and they were super parents against all odds. They were African Grey Parrots.We had to be very careful what we said around them because they were magnificent imitators and loud talkers! They mimicked the ringing phone, the microwave, the ticking clock, the Grandfather Clock chime, and any other noise they heard. They also understood

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Do animals have the ability to use tools? Yes! Animals DO use tools!For generations, evolutionists said that the humans' use of tools was all that made them different from animals. Creationists who objected, saying there was obviously more of a difference than that, were ignored as unscientific.It wasn't so long ago that evolutionists scoffed at creationists who showed them that there are animals

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I have never understood Christians who believe in evolution. Why? Because evolution does not allow for the supernatural. Our God is supernatural! So to say God created, but he 'used evolution to create' is an oxymoron!What is the definition of 'create'? It means to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.If I create

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We hear a lot about cloning a human, but as of yet none has been cloned. However, cloning is no stranger to plant life!Many plants reproduce simply by cloning. The most obvious example of cloning that comes to mind is the dandelion. Unless you get all of the main dandelion root out of the ground, each piece of the root can sprout another dandelion, identical to the parent.The walking fern

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OK, you're walking your dog and he (or she) poops on the sidewalk. What do you do? Pick it up with a plastic bag? Well, with the stores here in California banning plastic bags, what's left? A new innovation - and very good news! - called the AshPoopie! Curious?AshPoopie is a pooper-scooper with a critical difference: After it gathers the droppings, it turns them into odorless, sterile ash within

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This photo on the left is Summer at a mill in Idaho. See how happy the tree leaves look? And why shouldn't they be happy? They are well-watered, have plenty of sunshine, and they have been programmed by The Creator to "show off" their plumage! it's like every thing is wonderful and will never change. Now, the photo on the right is of the same mill, but the Season is Autumn.What few leaves

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I spent my childhood in The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. As my bio states, I grew up in the pristine majesty of the Gila National Forest. It is one of the more remote and least developed National Forests in the southwest.Covering 3.3 million acres of publicly owned forest and range land, the Forest is the sixth largest National Forest in the continental United States. The Gila National

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Ever wondered how tree frogs survive in the desert? After all, they need water to reproduce! So how do they survive?For a tree frog, the trip from the treetops to a nearby pool is a long and dangerous journey. However, the Creator cares about all of His creatures.The leaves of the bromeliad that grows in the branches of many trees in the tropical forest form a private pool far above the ground.

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As fall comes to the temperate regions of North America, Europe and Asia, many birds head for warmer climates, and insects enter suspended animation. While it might appear that nature is shutting down for the winter, amazing things are happening.About 50 species of moths are awakening from spending the summer in suspended animation. Winter is when these moths are active, despite the fact that

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Did you know there are vines for sale, and if you buy them, the butterflies are a guaranteed free bonus? Who wouldn't love flurries of no-cost butterflies?Two groups of tropical vines rely for reproduction on the world's only known species of pollen-eating butterfly. Neither vine has very showy flowers, nor do their flowers have any scent. However, they don't need to attract pollinators because

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I cannot remember a time when I have not had loving relationships with a variety of animals. They filled in the love gaps I had as a child, gave me solace when I was a teen, and gave me a reason to keep on going through the hard times. God has used many of them to teach me what He wanted me to learn.He taught me the truth about the nature of man, including my nature, through a squirrel in Big

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Have you heard the news? Supposedly, the sun is shrinking. Huh? Naturally, this is debated. But whatever results from this debate about the sun, we need to remember that God, as Creator, is in charge. Remember: the sun must obey His wishes!In recent years, a number of news articles have announced that our sun is shrinking. Scientists have been examining records kept since 1750 at the British

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Yes, this is about a fish who spits to catch dinner. He's an Archer Fish. How does this fish do it?The yellow-and-black-striped archer fish shops among the insects that land on branches overhanging his pond in the peaceful waters of the East Indies. Sometimes he will wait under a branch until something that would make a good lunch lands on it.When the archer fish finds a tasty-looking insect, he

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This weekend is 'video weekend'. Enjoy!Creation Calls! Are you listening?Music by Brian Doerksen2011 Christian Nature

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They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. While that is often true, they also say that it takes a highly evolved brain to picture objects and remember them. Science is learning that this bit of evolutionary myth is indeed fiction. One insect, in particular, is smarter than you think!As far as the honeybee is concerned, not all flowers are created equal. Some flowers are a good source of

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Most Christians accept the Bible's account of King David's rule in Israel over a large united, then divided, kingdom. But, there is a group of people who subscribe to a "Minimalist" school of theology that believes David was simply a mythical figure.As reported in Popular Archaeology, "With the discovery of the House of David stele at Dan, the Minimalists had to grudgingly concede that David

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How much do you know about orchids? If you know a lot, then you understand why females are more valuable than males to bees!There are five known groups of orchids that throw their pollen. These flowers are designed with mechanical flower structures that work as triggers. Some types use a bee's back to trigger the pollen discharge. Another uses, yes, the bee's knees.The Catasetum orchid produces a

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There has been a major breakthrough for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)!A glucosamine-like dietary supplement suppresses the damaging autoimmune response seen in multiple sclerosis, according to a UC Irvine study.UCI's Dr. Michael Demetriou (photo), Ani Grigorian and others found that oral N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), which is similar to but more effective than the widely available

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It was first discovered in 1855, but many scientists debated its existence for another 50 years. Once its existence was finally proven to everyone's satisfaction, it was another 50 years before science had any tools to begin studying it.Finally, in the late 1980s, scientists began to learn a little about the secrets of one of the tiniest, yet most amazing structures in the body - the mysterious "

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God The Creator put into place an amazing plan of procreation, even among different members of the living kingdom!The Bible teaches us that sex is a wonderful gift of God. So why do evolutionists believe that sexual reproduction should not have evolved? According to evolutionists, if sexual reproduction were to develop, evolution is supposed to get rid of it.To make matters worse, immobile plants

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It's not "Jack's" fault he thinks he's a dog. He was but a wee lamb when the kind lady brought him home from the shelter and hand-fed him. He was loved! And all those playmates around him were his brothers and sisters. It never occurred to "Jack" that he was a sheep! No, he, too, was a dog just like all his playmates!For centuries, man has debated whether NATURE or NURTURE that played the most

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You will never clean up all the dust. It's impossible! It's a dusty world we live in. It's behind your refrigerator and under your bed. It's part of the air you breathe. While dust is common, it's not commonplace at all. Such is it's nature!Much of the dust in our everyday lives is nothing more than tiny particles of skin, clothing, carpeting – just pieces of everyday life floating in the air.

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Who would ever think spiders could benefit mankind? But they can! They produce durable fibers!Scientists and manufacturers are studying a new technique that could lead to more durable fibers. This technique manufactures liquid crystals (photo) to produce stronger, longer-lasting fibers. The process uses sulfuric acid, temperatures well above the boiling point of water and a high-pressure

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How about taking your children to an excellent movie this weekend about a Dolphin who gets a prosthetic tail? This is a true story of the marvels of science. And it has some excellent stars, too! (Plus your children get to wear 3-D glasses!) Share the marvels of science with your children!Let's review the movie.Sawyer’s life is an unhappy and lonely one until he finds a friend in an injured

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