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2 Timothy 3:1-5: But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, [b]unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
Isaiah 5:20 "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
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Single-celled bacteria do not possess a brain, but they use complex molecular networks to process information and make survival decisions that resemble "thinking". The "complex molecular networks" is not understood. Recent studies show single cells—like cyanobacteria—can sense day length and activate seasonal genes to prepare for winter. Brainless single cells can exhibit rudimentary habits, memory, and spatial navigation toward nutrients or away from toxins. Through a process called quorum sensing, bacteria release chemicals to talk to each other and coordinate group behaviors. The behavior of some single-celled organisms is so complex and sophisticated—seemingly directed by some type of internal control.
Rotation of the flagellum(a) allows the bacterial cell to navigate its environment in response to various chemical signals. Discover how the biochemical finite-state machine in Euplotes also supports evidence for an intelligent Creator through scientific design.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11723906/
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Dr. Jeffrey Long has collected and studied over 5,000 near-death experience (NDE) accounts, making it the largest scientific case study of its kind in the world.
He is a radiation oncologist who founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation in 1998 to systematically gather and analyze these phenomena. His research, featuring common themes like heightened consciousness, moving through a tunnel, max joy, max peace, not wanting to return and encountering a bright light, was detailed in his New York Times bestseller, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences.
Independent Consciousness: Dr. Long shows that NDEs occur while a person is deeply unconscious or clinically dead, shows that human consciousness can function independently of brain activity.
Skepticism Addressed: Long notes that standard physiological explanations (like oxygen deprivation or endorphin release) fail to account for the incredible lucidity, order, and complex detail reported during these events, and the shared Experience, even when the person is clinically dead.
Also see Near-Death Experience page
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The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind by University of Maryland economist Melissa S. Kearney.
The book uses economic data to show how the decline of marriage and two-parent households in America contributes to rising income inequality and lower social mobility. Children raised in stable, married two-parent homes have higher average rates of high school graduation, college completion, and adult earnings. The drop in marriage rates hits lower-income communities the hardest, leaving vulnerable children at a disadvantage. The author notes that no person should stay in a violent marriage, but states that the overall statistical advantage of a two-parent home is clear. Married couples share resources and create a stronger financial foundation for a household. Yet narcissistic and self-gratification behavior has hurt so many children.
The book confirms the Bible view of what is best for children.
Hook-up culture problem for girls. Oxytocin is a natural female hormone and brain chemical that drives childbirth, milk production, and social bonding (Oxytocin levels drop sharply after a romantic breakup, causing an "oxytocin crash" that triggers physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms.: Relationships flood the brain with oxytocin, the bonding hormone that creates trust, safety, and attachment. Brain scans show that social rejection and heartbreak light up the same pain-processing regions of the brain as physical injuries).
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Aug 2, 2026
Ancient Book of Revelation city gives up stunning secret buried for 1,500 years, Artwork featuring red tesserae ivy leaves was uncovered during infrastructure work.
An ancient mosaic was recently revealed in a Turkish city long known for being one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
The artwork was uncovered in the ancient city of Smyrna, an archaeological site in modern-day İzmir, Turkey
The mosaic was found during infrastructure work at the archaeological site. It dates to between the fourth and sixth centuries A.D., according to officials, and measures roughly 16.4 by 8.2 feet.
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July 2026
DNA supports the Bible record.
Scientists Compared Jewish DNA to Every Race on Earth — The Results Shocked Everyone
DNA comparisons consistently show that global Jewish groups are genetically closer to each other than to their host populations, clustering distinctly between Middle Eastern and European populations. Many Jewish populations underwent severe population bottlenecks (sharp reductions in population size) followed by rapid expansion. This amplified specific genetic traits and led to a higher prevalence of certain inherited conditions within these communities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkuplDz-5o
Gene tests show that two fifths of Ashkenazi Jews are descended from four women
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1336798/
Mizrahi Jews: Communities that have continuously lived in the Middle East and North Africa (e.g., Israel, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen). Their DNA is closely tied to indigenous Middle Eastern and Levantine populations. - Middle East DNA
Ashkenazi Jews: Descendants of Central and Eastern European Jews. - Middle East DNA - Many are in the USA now.
Sephardic Jews: Descendants of Jews from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) - Middle East DNA
Ethiopian Jews - Beta Israel - Northern Ethiopia
Bene Israel - Jews in India
Cochin Jews - Jews in India
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A research paper in" Nature" by atheist physicists reveals a shocking truth: "the universe's arrangement, especially dark energy, would require a miracle"
They also wrote "'an unknown agent, namely beyond space and time, intervened in the evolution, that is the history of the universe for reasons of its own.'.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZpqvc2giRb/
This quote gained viral attention on social media and philosophical forums regarding the origins of the cosmos. It stems from a discussion about the extreme fine-tuning of the universe. This implies a transcendent cause outside of physical dimensions, just as the Bible has taught for over 3,500 years.
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Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle: For any subatomic particles states, it's impossible to know both a particle's exact position and its exact momentum (mass times velocity) simultaneously. (quantum mechanics). Yet this uncertainty is a fine-tune feature of the universe and for life itself. If the uncertainty was greater or lesser, life would not be possible, due life's metabolic reactions. Quantum mechanics is a created feature for the universe. Subatomic particles are units of matter or energy smaller than an atom. The three primary particles are protons (positive charge), neutrons (no charge), and electrons (negative charge). While electrons are fundamental, protons and neutrons are made of even smaller particles called quarks.
Quantum mechanics once baffled scientists. Now it's changing the world. Date: July 5, 2026 Source: Texas A&M University.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025516.htm
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Many think of DNA as just code, a 4-letter code. Whe now know that it is alot more complex. Dr. Jacqueline Barton at Caltech, groundbreaking studies have shown that the DNA double helix acts as a molecular "electrical wire" to facilitate rapid electron transfer over long distances.
Damage Detection: Various DNA repair proteins are anchored along the DNA strand. They constantly pass electrons back and forth through the double helix (utilizing iron-sulfur clusters).
The Signaling Switch: If the DNA is completely healthy and intact, the electron successfully reaches the next protein, signaling that it is time to detach.
Spotting Lesions: If the "wire" is broken or damaged, the electron cannot travel through. The repair protein remains anchored to the site and begins the process of fixing the mutation.
DNA Replication: This electrical signaling mechanism also directs proteins during cell division. Electrons sent through the DNA strands act as on/off switches, prompting enzymes to begin or halt the copying process
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An old letters of St Pual found, confirms that the letters of Paul have never changed.
Lost pages with 'ghost' text recovered from one of the world's most important New Testament manuscripts. University team used multispectral imaging to reveal text from Codex H, a sixth-century palimpsest. Researchers recently recovered 42 old pages. The text does not contain any new scripture and dates back to 500 AD.
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Cosmic blowtorches: How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe.
There has been much to do about JWST observations and the early universe. The age and beinging of the universe has not changed. See age of earth and the space time page
Here is new paper about JWST observations. ( We Found Galaxies Too Old for the Universe is just not true)
https://news.arizona.edu/news/cosmic-blowtorches-how-quasars-shut-down-star-formation-early-universe
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Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life.
This unexpected discovery challenges long-held assumptions about how genetic translation works and hints that nature may be far more flexible—and mysterious—than scientists realized.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260507024045.htm
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New book on archaeological evidence for Jesus rockets to top of bestseller list. By Dr Jeremiah Johnston says 10 major finds.
"The Jesus Discoveries" By Dr Jeremiah Johnston
A new book on the historical evidence for Jesus has skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller charts as a prominent New Testament scholar argues that overwhelming archaeological finds verify the authenticity of the Bible and the resurrection.
One of the proofs is the Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot linen cloth showing a photographic negative image.
The Shroud of Turin is very debated; there is strong evidence for it being from Jesus, and there are some problems with the evidence.
Pro: The Image on the cloth is a very thin layer, so thin that it would have been from a supernatural source. This image was not painted on, it was not pressed on, it is not pigment.
Con: The doubter will point to the DNA evidence. The problem is NO DNA evidence can be used to date the Shroud of Turin cloth. The Shroud of Turin has been handled by many people over the years, and it survived a fire that damaged it with smoke. So any DNA test will NOT give the age of the Shroud of Turin cloth! DNA will tell you about the those that handled it and the smoke in it.
Genetic material found on the shroud includes those of domestic dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and horses, as well as wild animals such as deer and rabbits. DNA from carrots, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and some wheat species were also found on samples from the shroud. Intense handling of the shroud by humans over the years, is also confirmed by the presence of skin bacteria on samples, including Cutibacterium and Staphylococcus. All tests and analysis not date the age of the shroud.
"The Jesus Discoveries" By Dr Jeremiah Johnston
The Shroud of Turin: Exploring the latest evidence regarding the burial cloth.
The James Ossuary: The bone box inscribed with "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus."
The Pilate Stone: An inscription mentioning Pontius Pilate.
The Magdalen Papyrus: Early manuscript fragments of the New Testament.
The Palatine Graffito: Ancient graffiti depicting a man worshipping a crucified figure.
The Dead Sea Scrolls: Their impact on biblical authenticity.
Ancient Mentions: Records by Josephus and early skeptics confirming Jesus's existence.
Crucifixion Artifacts: Physical evidence consistent with Roman execution practices.
The "Jesus Cup": Ancient pottery with phrases potentially referencing Christ.
Part Two: Reflections on the Christian Mind
Recognizing Jesus as the Intellectual He Is (p. 129)
Understanding the Definition and Value of Christian Apologetics (p. 135)
Part Three: Dig Deeper
First-Century Jewish Burial Customs and Expectations (p. 143)
Scientific Methods Indicating the Shroud of Turin's Antiquity (p. 154)
The Crown of Thorns—Its Appearance and Significance (p. 157)
Jewish Men and Beards at the Turn of the Era (p. 159)
"The Sudarium of Oviedo" by Doug Powell (p. 162)
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Change in terms
Hominids: The term "archaic" Homo sapiens refers to thick-boned hominids, which are not like modern humans. NOTE: In recent years, there has been a push to call all Hominids human. Thus, Modern Human must now be called anatomically modern Human or Homo sapiens sapiens. Hominids, from the Hominidae family of primates, are bipedal primates (animals). The Hominids appeared before modern humans. Several species have been discovered from ancient bones. All Hominid species have gone extinct. While Hominids share upright walking (bipedalism) with anatomically modern humans, many other features are very different. As Hominids are Homo sapiens. See the Hominids page and Human Origins page
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Apr 03, 2026
Archaeologists Discovered the Remains of One of the Largest Christian Monasteries Ever
Generations of monks once lived in this monastic complex, and by the fifth century, it was also a hub of Coptic art and culture in Egypt.
Egypt began to transition to Christianity shortly after the turn of the first century C.E., and by the fifth century, it was a hub of Coptic art and culture.
A Coptic monastery discovered at the Al-Qalaye archaeological site is now the second-largest known monastic complex in Christian history.
Found in the ruins of the complex were columns and their foundations, pottery vessels and fragments, a limestone cross, and a receiving hall for guests.
By Elizabeth Rayne Ext Link https://www.popularmechanics.com
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March 22, 2026.
Churches around the world are preparing for Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Resurrection Sunday (Easter), marks Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, marking the start of Holy Week. In the city, the people waved palm branches as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey. He is a humble, peaceful King, fulfilling prophecy. Churches around the world are preparing for Palm Sunday on March 29. See Palm Sunday page
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"The maintenance of genomic integrity during DNA damage is essential for cell survival."
DNA is the information to "build" a life form. As soon as a copy of DNA or part of it is made, the cell checks the information for errors and repairs any errors. This is a very complex system.
InTranscription activation mechanism of a noncanonical DNA damage response pathway by the WYL-activator, DriD Found in Science Advances 20 Mar 2026, has new information about this very complex repair system found in each cell. Ext.Link For more info, see the Life page and Evolution page
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The Ndokwa people of Nigeria celebrated the completion of the New Testament in their language with joyous dedication ceremonies. Reported by Wycliffe ext. Link.
Completed translation (March 2026 stats): 795 Completed Bibles. 1,821 Completed New Testaments. 1,511 portions of New Testament. There are 4,459 languages where work is currently in progress. With 1,665 languages that have no Scripture and no work in progress at the moment. (There are 9 language deaths per year, most in the Americas and Australia, China, and India, replaced with Mandarin and English.)
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China’s ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Deepens Repression of Minorities March 16, 2026. China’s National People’s Congress this week approved a sweeping new law titled the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. Ext link
Christians Endure Persecution, Death, and Destruction in the DRC March 13, 2026 Ext link
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DNA to Proteins a lot more complex that original thought. Also see Life page
March 3, 2026
"Transcription of DNA into RNA relies on a globally orchestrated but microscopically stochastic recruitment of multiple proteins to targeted DNA sequences. DNA binding is only a first step."
"Successful DNA transcription demands coordination between proteins that bind DNA while simultaneously binding to one another to form dimers or higher-order complexes. For proteins with numerous DNA targets throughout the genome, measurements that report on their dwell time or occupancy thus represent a convolution over a population interacting with specific DNA, nonspecific DNA, or protein partners on DNA." Ext Link nih.gov
DNA gene expression is the fundamental process where DNA instructions are converted into functional products, primarily proteins, driving cellular structure, function, and adaptation. It involves two main steps: transcription (DNA to mRNA) and translation (mRNA to protein). Regulation occurs at multiple levels, controlling when and how much of a gene product is made. Transcription is very complex as DNA expression activators are proteins or molecules that turn on gene expression by promoting the transcription of DNA into RNA. DNA expression enchantments are short, non-coding regulatory sequences in DNA that act as "molecular switches" to increase the rate of transcription of specific genes, making Transcription even more complex. Making Transcription more complex is Transcription factors (TFs) are specialized proteins that regulate gene expression by binding to specific DNA sequences (promoters or enhancers) to turn genes on or off. By controlling the transcription of DNA into mRNA, they dictate cellular development, differentiation, and responses to stimuli. TFs often function as dimers and act as "master regulators" of cellular processes. They function by binding specialized proteins called transcription factors (activators), which subsequently recruit coactivators and RNA polymerase II to the gene promoter.
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January 08, 2025
Motherhood
Studies strongly suggest that motherhood may reduce the risk of dementia, with some research indicating that women with two or more children have a lower risk of developing dementia in later life compared to women with fewer children. Proposed biological reasons include hormonal changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding that may affect brain health. 81,413 women were in the Study! Ext Link .edu Ext. Link ref .gov National Library of Medicine
Psalm 128:3-4 "Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord."
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2026 Feb 18
Hope as a Theological Virtue in the Athletic, study shows.
Faith and community as foundations of hope, relates to performance and psychological well-being. Ext. Link nih.gov National Library of Medicine
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2026 Feb 18
Consensus on Culturally Competent Mental Health Services Recommendations
"When examined by faith, patients identifying as Jain, Christian, and Jewish have the highest recovery rates, while Pagan and Muslim patients are among those with the lowest recovery rates" Ext. Link nih.gov National Library of Medicine (Jain is a small sect of Hindus, they may have been high on the list as the sample size was very low, the other 4 on the list had similar sample size.)
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2026 Feb 17 - A Theory-Based Approach to Predict Stress Relaxation Behavior
Prayer, and gratitude have been linked to better emotional well-being and reduced anxiety Ext link nih.gov National Library of Medicine
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2025 Sep. 7
Short Prayer-Based Interventions for Addiction Recovery
Short prayer practices may serve as meaningful adjuncts to addiction recovery frameworks, particularly in underserved settings where access to traditional therapy is limited.
Ext Link nih.gov National Library of Medicine
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2025 March 25
The Use of a Prayer Tree to Support the Emotional and Spiritual Needs of Visitors to Critical Care Units
Findings from this study support that an art-based art environmental intervention in the form of a Prayer Tree to ICU waiting areas provides a needed outlet for visitors' emotional and spiritual expression. Ext link nih.gov National Library of Medicine
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2025 June 2
Impact of Spirituality in Christians With Serious Illness - A Phenomenological Study
"Christians who participated in this study demonstrates the value and significance of the faith-based spiritual support received during their illness."
Ext link nih.gov National Library of Medicine
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