Interview with Dr. Gerald Aardsma (“The Biblical Chronologist”)

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https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here Have you ever sat down to chat with someone and found yourself fascinated by the conversation? About a year ago, Jennifer sat down with her father, Dr. Gerald Aardsma (aka The Biblical Chronologist) and recorded a two hour interview on various topics. Part one of the interview was one … Continue reading Interview with Dr. Gerald Aardsma (“The Biblical Chronologist”)

A Granddaughter’s Reflection on the Loss of Her Grandfather

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Grandparents are very special and can have a huge impact for good in the lives of their grandchildren. This must have been true of George Stiekes, grandfather of our daughter-in-law, Erin Hall. Erin just graduated from Bob Jones University, earning a degree in English. She entered an article she wrote into an English competition at … Continue reading A Granddaughter’s Reflection on the Loss of Her Grandfather

Are You Believing Either of These Lies?

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Nobody who is believing a lie knows or thinks they are. That is what it means to be deceived. And in truth, all of us are believing some things that are not true in some way or other. This is likely why the Bible tells us, over and over, that God resists the proud. The … Continue reading Are You Believing Either of These Lies?

How to keep your children from saying, “I don’t believe those Bible stories anymore.”

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https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word? Just like nurturing a young plant in a greenhouse, bringing up the next generation "in the … Continue reading How to keep your children from saying, “I don’t believe those Bible stories anymore.”

Your Work and Vocation Matter

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"The Spirit of God possesses us to restore us for the new creation... Don't labor as if it's all meaningless in the end, and the goal of life is to escape creation. Go into the operating room full of the Spirit and resist the curse. Go into your children's bedroom and become a peace maker. Go … Continue reading Your Work and Vocation Matter

How are my life struggles connected to the truth of the old Bible stories?

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Have you been through some real challenges and valleys in your life? It may be that you are going through something extremely difficult right now. There are real problems that real people face every real day. And there are many ministries and churches out there seeking to bring help and relief to those who are … Continue reading How are my life struggles connected to the truth of the old Bible stories?

The Best Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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I have always loved breakfast. It is my favorite meal. One of my favorite things to have for breakfast is homemade sausage gravy and biscuits. Something I am known for around our home (other than the finest of Dad jokes) is occasionally making sausage gravy and biscuits. I have to admit that I have gotten … Continue reading The Best Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Is The 2024 Solar Eclipse a Sign?

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We are told that this will be the most-viewed eclipse ever. According to NASA, “a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth. This only happens occasionally, because the Moon doesn't orbit in the exact same plane as the Sun and Earth do. Two things … Continue reading Is The 2024 Solar Eclipse a Sign?

Solving Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids

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https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here When you think of ancient Egypt, one of the first things that come to mind would probably be the massive pyramids, built during Egypt's great Old Kingdom. Mystery has surrounded these ancient monuments, and rightly so! Many questions have been raised, such as, how were the pyramids built? Where … Continue reading Solving Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids

Is This World Doomed or Redeemed?

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I believe in revival. I believe God takes doomed and dead things and brings them back to life again. I believe this because I am a Christian—a Christ-follower. A photo one of our children took last spring. The essence of believing in Jesus Christ is knowing that He is all that we seek. The Way. … Continue reading Is This World Doomed or Redeemed?

Setting Things Straight

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A number of my children have worn braces over the years due to inherited crooked teeth. (An unfortunate trait from my side of the family.) We have been blessed to be able to provide this modern day miracle for our children, at least up to this point. It is amazing the difference braces make, and … Continue reading Setting Things Straight

Victory Over All His Enemies

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How do you take over two million men, along with women and children, with tens of millions of livestock, and use them to lure a powerful army into a death trap? God has victory over all His enemies, and He did this very thing in the year 2450 B.C. The story of the Exodus of … Continue reading Victory Over All His Enemies

Seeing Easter with New Eyes / Reliving the Red Sea Crossing

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https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here My favorite podcast is usually the one we are presently working on, but this episode is up there in my top five that we have recorded. Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's … Continue reading Seeing Easter with New Eyes / Reliving the Red Sea Crossing

Only A Moment’s Hesitation

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Many devastating failures and falls happen, and even life-altering choices can be made, because the decision to do right is not made quickly. When facing temptation, a hesitation to make the right choice, a moment of yielding to wrong desire, a split second of indulging in a lust or giving thought to a fear—is all … Continue reading Only A Moment’s Hesitation

Let’s Be Reasonable (and stay in the boat)

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It must have been a terribly scary experience for those men in that storm. They had been rowing and pushing against the wind and waves all night, and by three or four o'clock in the morning, they were still only half way across the Sea of Galilee. And they were here only because they had … Continue reading Let’s Be Reasonable (and stay in the boat)

Real Life Romance

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What does true love between a husband and a wife look like in the "real world"? During this Valentine's season I thought I would share an article that my wife Jennifer wrote back in 2018 on her blog. A special place we call "Windy Hill" in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. "Real life romance is … Continue reading Real Life Romance

Real Floods Have Real Dates

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https://media.rss.com/bcmessenger/feed.xml Show Notes / Listen Here At the very start of this podcast, you'll hear a sound clip in which I went into a mode of being a bit passionate about what I was saying. "But it's not a blind faith! If it's a blind faith, then you can just be whatever you want. All … Continue reading Real Floods Have Real Dates

Life: A Reflection on my 48th Birthday

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We have had some very cold days so far this winter, even falling into the negative numbers. I love the variety of seasons, but when the winter gets really cold, it sure makes a person long for the warmth of spring! And, of course, spring brings new life to the world. Winter into summer. Night … Continue reading Life: A Reflection on my 48th Birthday

Video: Was Noah’s Flood global, local… or something else?

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In this week's post I am sharing a conversation that Jennifer and I had concerning this topic. This video is in response to another online video that stirred up a discussion on Noah's Flood. In our Truth in Time apologetics ministry and The BC Messenger podcast, we have quite a bit to say about this topic. I hope you … Continue reading Video: Was Noah’s Flood global, local… or something else?

Old Hymns and New Church Music, Some Thoughts

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What kind of music is best for a church worship service? Do you prefer more modern Christian music, or are you the most comfortable with the old hymns at church? Church music is important. It can be an indicator of the spiritual condition of a society. It has, of course, been a source of much … Continue reading Old Hymns and New Church Music, Some Thoughts