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Researchers Make Discoveries About Causes of Premature Birth

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A team of researchers has found a genetic variation that seem to be associated with a risk of premature birth. Another team of researchers finds that premature birth risk runs in families. You may want to speak with your relatives to see how great a risk of premature birth runs in your family. Scientists in the United States and Finland published a study that they hope can someday lead to a test that would identify women who were are risk of a pre-term birth. One of the things the researchers looked at was human evolution. The scientific name for humans … Continue reading →

Can You Feel Yourself Growing and Changing as a Parent?

I often talk about how my kids and I have influenced and affected each other. I know that they have picked up things from me, but I have picked up things from them too. I wondered if other parents can actually feel this growth and evolution? Can you look at who you used to be and who you are now and FEEL the difference? There have been some pretty intense periods in my parenting career—times when I felt as though my skin was being stretched and my brain was imploding. I could literally feel myself being pushed and pulled into … Continue reading →

Which Requires More Credibility?

Yesterday my husband and I took a day off work, and thinking about the house situation, and took ourselves out to the Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo. What a wonderful day we had, enjoying the infinite variety and creativity of our great God. I was reminded of a book I’m currently reading for review and the words of Kate the narrator of Hello God by Moya Simons ‘Wow, God you have a great imagination.’ This was exactly what I thought as I looked the majesty of the African Lion. It wasn’t hard to see why C.S. Lewis chose a Lion … Continue reading →

Teaching Your Homeschooler about Evolution

I realize my title may seem like a huge contradiction to many Christian Homeschoolers, but if you read my last post, you will see that I believe in teaching my children about all subjects in which the human population is familiar. Here are some sources you can use should you want to teach your child about evolution: Life on Earth is a simple no-nonsense book that teaches the “story of evolution”. It is a children’s book, written for ages 4-8, but it contains the “facts” that will give the children the information they need, regardless of age. The Kingfisher History … Continue reading →

On Homeschooling and Religion, Part 1

Many people make comments about homeschooling being for religious fanatics. They say that homeschoolers are trying to isolate their kids to teach them Christian view-point and creationism solely. My response is generally that I know many homeschoolers that are not Christian, not to mention religious fanatics. However, there is so much more that I would like to say. While it is a fact that my reason for homeschooling has absolutely nothing to do with my Christianity, I quickly realized the treasures that homeschooling held. My kids can study their religion freely. My children do not have to feel uncomfortable expressing … Continue reading →

Inherit the Wind (1960)

“Inherit the Wind” got my brain spinning in so many different directions, I had a hard time going to sleep last night. It was fabulous. Dick York stars as Bert Cates, a high school teacher who decides to teach the theory of evolution in his class. The town of Hillsboro has a law that only creationism should be taught in the public schools, and when word reaches the authorities that he has brought Darwin into the classroom, they come to arrest him. Making matters worse is the fact that Bert is engaged to Rachel, the daughter of the Reverend, Bert’s … Continue reading →

School Teachings Contrary to the Bible

While secular education is important and necessary Christians must enter the education system with a careful eye. There are many “accepted” teachings which are contrary to the Word of God such as teachings regarding the age of the earth and evolution. Christians must be aware of the types of teachings and be prepared to stand against them. How can Christian parents be prepared to stand against these teachings and prepare their children to stand against these teachings? Educate yourself. I remember when I was a young child (I think I was in elementary school) being taught in school that oil … Continue reading →

Believing in What We Can Not See

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I don’t believe it’s our job to convince people of the existence of God. Let’s face it, if people take a look around themselves and still can’t see the divinity of creation, how are we, by just our words, going to be able to convince someone differently? Psalm 19:1-2, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech and night unto night reveals knowledge.” Romans 1:18-20, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may … Continue reading →

A Theory on the Universe

I have a theory on the universe I thought I’d share here. I may be so far off that many will think I’m nuts, but like I said, it is just a theory so thanks for hearing me out. Many people have opinions of outer-space; how big it is, whether other life forms exist, how big God is… I really think God’s ways, specifically referring to creation here, are so beyond our puny minds that we will never have it figured out. A friend of mine told me an interesting theory she had about aliens. She believes there could be … Continue reading →