Understanding The Pillar of Fire

For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. Exodus 40:38 It appears that the "pillar of fire" was not actual fire at all, though it certainly looked like fire to those … Continue reading Understanding The Pillar of Fire

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

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)

Miracles of Creation: A Thoughtful Exploration

Here is something you may have never thought of before. I want to present an amazing and unusual thought experiment. Without getting into all of the particulars, I will simply lay this idea onto the table for consideration, and maybe some discussion. (This is a concept that Dr. Gerald Aardsma presented in the mid 1990's, … Continue reading Miracles of Creation: A Thoughtful Exploration

Dealing With Pain

It was really quite ferocious. Last week I experienced some pretty serious pain. When it began I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that the pain in the left side of my back, coming around to my stomach was intense. I was having our “morning meeting” with my family when it … Continue reading Dealing With Pain