The last time I was in central Florida, I was surprised by the number of alligators that lived in the ponds and bogs that are everywhere. I was told they migrate from one to another, and children do not fear swimming in a water hole where an alligator resides, that is, on the other end …
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Hibernating
What do these animals have in common: chipmunks, ground squirrels, echidnas, possums, hedgehogs, hamsters, skunks, bats, prairie dogs, marmots, and badgers? Answer: they all hibernate. This means they endure cold temperatures by sleeping through them. Ground squirrels and woodchucks are true hibernators. When the winter comes, their body temperature and heart rate drop to the …
The Chicken Egg
The proverbial question, ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?’ is easy to answer. Genesis indicates that God created a mature world ready to reproduce. Thus, it would seem God created chickens ready to lay their first eggs. What Is So Special About an Egg? The egg is a common enough part of most …
The Bottom Line in Debate of Design (1)
Imagine for a moment that you are stranded part way down a cliff on a small ledge. It is impossible to climb up and to go down would mean certain death. A person comes along and, spotting you, lowers a steel chain just long enough to reach you. As you grab the welcome aid, you …
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Psalm 19 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” This may mean more than we realize. John 1:14 claims, “. . .we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father.” From the context we learn he is referring to Jesus Christ, the visible glory of the Father. Thus …