In an earlier interview, in a conversation about the beginning of the universe, one scientist made the claim that science has “made it clear that there is a plausible case that a universe like the universe we live in could result literally from nothing…” When Krauss said that “all of the energy that we see…Continue reading New Big Bang Research – Part II
Author: chris legg
New Big Bang Research – Part I
“It takes essentially nothing to create a universe.” Alan Guth Years ago, I read in a physics textbook a confession by a popular physicists (sadly, I cannot find the book or remember the author’s name) from the 1950’s. He remembered that the secular physicists of the time were very concerned as it was becoming more…Continue reading New Big Bang Research – Part I
The First Life
The First Life. Often, theistic views (design, creation, fine-tuning) are disrespected as somehow based in something irrational. I wonder. Let’s look at one small consequence of the alternative. Imagine the first life. The first life from lifelessness: Somehow a non-living thing came into the spark of life. Not sure how. So far under the most…Continue reading The First Life
A Christian Response to Halloween (my opinion) re-released
Psalms 118:24 “This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” I remember as a kid wandering around the neighborhood with other kids, all of us dressed in costumes, and going house to house greeting neighbors I rarely saw at other times… usually parents would come along –…Continue reading A Christian Response to Halloween (my opinion) re-released
What to do with Santa?
We “do” Santa Claus at our house. You might be surprised… That means we have a special gift near the fireplace that is “from Santa” … and that the gifts in the stockings are from Santa too. Somewhere around age 7-10, depending on the child, we let them in on the “secret” … Being a…Continue reading What to do with Santa?
Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
Give Gifts “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself.” Victor Hugo I am not writing this because I think I am God’s gift to women. I have just done hundreds of hours of counseling with women and I hear how…Continue reading Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Ok, someone asked about my thoughts about the celebration of Christmas, especially for Christians. I assume this is in response to my thoughts about Halloween… and I will refer you to the history of Halloween article to offer some of the overall history of Christmas as well. I think it is tough to understand the…Continue reading General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Examining the article recently published about Men preferring Debt free virgins without tattoos – To summarize: in an article that makes the claims she makes, I see no research and no scripture that defends the actual claims.! This is purely an opinion piece. It doesn’t represent anyone at all except herself (and the original writer perhaps).…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
But instead a stance taken against girls going to college. Here is the “logic” of the article. Men prefer debt free virgins without tattoos. College is where debt, sex and tattoos happen. Therefore girls shouldn’t go to college. This logic is obviously filled with error. Even if some men prefer these traits, and even if…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos A few days ago, an article by one Lori Alexander hit Facebook with a storm and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why. I think the inflammatory title helped. I think this is the main effective tool for creating attention. I think the…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II
Many on the other side of this case make the argument that the amendment limits their freedom of speech. They say that it means that they cannot “speak their piece” in support of or in condemnation of a political candidate or party. I would respond that of course they can, and legally. At any point…Continue reading Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II
Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment
Political issues In general, I am a big fan of Christians being motivated by our faith to be involved in protecting the liberty via the political system. I think it is vital that we understand how and why things work – even if they are not directly connected to scriptural issues – like raising or…Continue reading Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment
Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
Here in Tyler, Texas, we have a school named “Robert E. Lee Highschool”. It is really a pretty good public high school. Like all public High Schools, it has its share of kids from all kinds of backgrounds, issues, ethnicities, social levels, etc. Like most public High Schools, this is one of its great strengths.…Continue reading Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
what do essence and nature mean? A Simple Explanation.
What is meant by “nature” or “essence”? I am not a trained philosopher, so any input on here for this topic from a philosopher is appreciated. However, I like to take challenging concepts and explain them so that almost anyone can understand them. In order to do that, I often find that foundational concepts have to…Continue reading what do essence and nature mean? A Simple Explanation.
Life hacks for fathers
http://cathykrafve.com/life-hacks-for-fathers/ My friend hosted me on her podcast this week. It was time that went by shockingly quickly! I think there is some fun stuff there!
Rites of Passages, The Basics
As a counselor and a pastor… and as man, rites of passages are very important to me. Throughout history and across people groups, rites of passages have been culturally vital ways to communicate to members of the community that they are taking on a new role within that community – boy to man, worker to…Continue reading Rites of Passages, The Basics
The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Hermeneutics Here we have a very simple look at a topic that all too few Christians understand. No, not Herman… or even the study of Hermans. It is the art and science of studying The Holy Bible (and I suppose other holy books as well). It is called “Hermeneutics” after the Greek god “Hermes” –…Continue reading The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Good Article on Stress
http://blogs.bible.org/engage/michelle_pokorny/this_is_your_brain…on_stress Periodically, when I am introduced to a valuable article on another website, I try to let you know about it here. This is an example! Enjoy.
God's Maternal Traits – Part ii
Here are some key passages that reference some of God’s traits that clearly have a maternal feel to them: Isaiah 66:13 For thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon…Continue reading God's Maternal Traits – Part ii