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As the old proverb goes, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Inspired by God’s creation mandate in Genesis 1:28, humans across the centuries have sought ways to optimize processes, solve problems, and ultimately “subdue” the world for our benefit. The quest to observe and record the laws of nature has…

The problem with mixing long ages and the Bible stems from how someone interprets Genesis 1 and 2. If these chapters are read as symbolic and/or poetic (not as a literal, historical account of how God created the universe), the question then becomes: How should the rest of Genesis—and the Bible—be interpreted? The answer is…

The magnificence of a colorful autumn comes to the northern latitudes at the end of every year. Scientists have long endeavored to comprehend the transformations that take place in trees and plants throughout the autumn season. While lacking complete knowledge, they possess sufficient understanding to explain the fundamental aspects of these spectacular displays. Interestingly, the…

The Bible’s story in the Old Testament has lost its coherence over the centuries. We have broken apart and dissected it in so many ways that we have lost the most important lessons: who God actually is and how deep His love is for us. By studying the Old Testament, we can learn who God…

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a popular book written by Stephen Covey (1932-2012), an American educator, author, businessman, and speaker. The book goes over his ideas on how to spur and nurture personal change. The book also explores the concept of effectiveness in achieving results and the need to focus on character…

During times of crisis and disruption, we often find ourselves in anguish and asking, “Why me?” We just don’t understand why God would allow such a calamity to take place in our lives. I can only imagine what the survivors and families of recent school shootings in the United States are going through. They must…

How do you respond when your faith is challenged? Secular humanism, moral relativism, and political correctness have become the norm in contemporary Western society, a fact that makes life difficult for Christians. Secular humanism is a worldview that rejects the God of Holy Scripture. In this worldview, man is god. Moral relativism is based on…

Ever lose control of your temper? Anger is an emotion that grips everyone at some point in life. You don’t have to give yourself over to anger, no matter how much it beckons you. Movies, sports, television and even the lives of celebrities and politicians are full of episodes of anger. Are not acts of…

“Oh God, come to our assistance.  Lord, make haste to help me.” Lord, it feels like we are living within a great envelope of desperation.  Disease is knocking us off balance.  Social unrest reflects the desperation that is so evident around the globe.  Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones produce untold misery.  Wars wreak havoc among peoples…

NationsUniversity is excited to announce a new partnership with 4C Ministry Institute (www.4cministry.org) to offer students the opportunity to study apologetics. 4C Ministry Institute offers a Certificate in Apologetics that can now be applied to NationsUniversity’s  Bachelor of Religious Studies degree. Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Apologetics, all five courses can be applied…