Our daughter’s pet hamster died today. She’s an adult, a school teacher, and it was expected. But it caused me to reflect on the brevity of life and why Mary and I write. It is possible to know things. This might sound silly, but movies such as the Matrix are confusing more and more people. … Continue reading Why We Write — Post by Michael J. Findley
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Certain people use misdirection when discussing our beliefs and deliberately misstate what we believe. We therefore want to make clear our position on the authority of the Scriptures as God’s Word and how we approach this subject. Before Isaac Newton, there was no scientific method. He used the theology of the Bible and the orderliness … Continue reading Who Has Abandoned the Scientific Method? — Post by Michael J. Findley
J.J. Abrams and Harrison Ford should watch God’s Not Dead because it a technical masterpiece, like Regarding Henry. It is a masterpiece in simplicity. It follows the basics: the rule of thirds; three-point lighting; proper composition; well-designed pacing; fx that contribute to the plot and move the story along (the automobile accident in the rain). That is … Continue reading Personal Observations On the Movie God’s Not Dead — Post by Michael J. Findley
Because of the fact that we are on the road all the time, we seldom get to see movies. We did, however, make time to see this one. Very glad we did. Note that the following review does contain some spoilers. Kevin Sorbo has always been a favorite actor, but he has always played a … Continue reading Review of the Movie “God’s Not Dead” — Post by Mary C. Findley
After this, King Jehoshaphat of Judah returned safely to his palace in Jerusalem, where Hanani's son Jehu, the seer, went out to meet him. He asked king Jehoshaphat, "Should you be helping those who are wicked, yes or no? Should you love those who hate the LORD? Wrath is headed your way directly from the … Continue reading Jehoshaphat: Success in Two Simple Steps — Post by Mary C. Findley
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 NASB) “If we” is a conditional statement. There is a requirement on our part. “We”, those who put their faith and trust in Jesus the Messiah, must make a decision. “Confess” … Continue reading Confession — Post by Michael J. Findley
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (I Corinthians 13: 13) I would like to give you a million dollars to help people. The only stipulation is that you cannot spend the money on yourself or your friends. What would you do with it? Before we go … Continue reading Charity — Post by Michael J. Findley
Science is based on evidence. What existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we observed and touched with our own hands— this is the Word of life! 1 John 1:1 ISV That which was (existed) from the beginning (original creation) (my translation) If an experiment or … Continue reading The Scientific Approach — Post by Michael J. Findley
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams Here is a brief list of certain facts routinely ignored by Secular Humanists. 1) Secular Humanists worked hard for more than one hundred years for recognition … Continue reading Presuppositionalism: The Worship of Deep Time — Post by Michael J. Findley
The Bible in World History is by Stephen Leston, PhD (in Bible) (Click the image to see the book on Amazon.com. This is the first paper book I have read since converting to ebooks many years ago and I find that I do not like it. It is only available in paper. The type is … Continue reading Review of The Bible in World History — Post by Michael J. Findley
I recently read an article titled "What’s Wrong With Christian Filmmaking?" by Nate Fleming. He is a screenwriter, so he has more experience with that specific genre than I do. I am, however, and experienced writer, both of fiction and nonfiction, as well as a Christian of many years. I want to go through his … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Christian Films and Writing? — Post by Mary C. Findley
This might just be the sin which destroys American Christianity. This is how God's children and the devil's children are distinguished. No person who fails to practice righteousness and to love his brother is from God. This is the message that you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be … Continue reading Attitude — Post by Michael J. Findley
We may get negative comments on this post, because there are many movies about the Bible and biblical themes that we have not seen, and that’s what we’re going to talk about. But we’re not really going to talk about the movies themselves. We’re going to talk about reactions to them. Periodically people make movies … Continue reading The ‘Son of God’ Movie: Reflections on Christian Division — Post by Michael J., Mary C., and Victoria Findley
The debate, for those who did not watch it, took over 2 1/2 hours. The format was two brief opening statements, followed by a thirty minute statement by each man. Tom Forman from CNN was the moderator. The entire debate was very civil and Tom Forman did a very professional job. The debate is available … Continue reading Bill Nye, Ken Ham Debate February 4, 2014 — Post by Michael J. Findley
This morning we visited a church, and the message came from Luke 12. People by the thousands were stepping on each other to hear what Jesus had to say, but He started talking, not to the thousands, but to the disciples. In part, He said this: “But there is nothing covered up that will not … Continue reading Burning Through the Basket — Post by Mary C. Findley
For all of those friends of mine who post on facebook that someone is a liar, we must understand that there are 3 requirements for a statement to be a lie. First and most obvious, the statement must be incorrect. Second, the person making the statement must be aware that the statement is incorrect. This … Continue reading What Is A Lie? — Post by Michael J Findley
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again … Continue reading The House of Jesus — post by Michael J. and Mary C. Findley
This brief review of Ages In Chaos includes very few of the sources Velikovsky cites. Considerably more documentation for each point is available in the out of print book Ages In Chaos. Immanuel Velikovsky is a secular humanist materialist who says in the first chapter of his book, “The biblical story of the last plague … Continue reading Ages In Chaos — Review by Michael J. Findley
Simply do it. We do not learn the Word of God through osmosis. We cannot place it by our pillow as we sleep and expect the content to be absorbed like an ointment. Studying the Bible takes time and effort. It is not automatic. Line upon line, here a little, there a little, as Isaiah … Continue reading What Is The Best Way To Study The Bible? — post by Michael J. Findley
Charles Augustus Briggs, originator of the word "bibliolatry." "In every department of Biblical study we come across error." Briggs insisted. He also believed that "Reason is a fountain of divine authority no less savingly enlightening than the Bible and the Church." A common theme in most universities and many places throughout the internet is that … Continue reading Studying the Bible to Become a Heretic — Post by Michael J. Findley
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