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The earth’s atmosphere is vital to life. There are countless interconnected, precise, and non-coincidental features of Earth that directly contribute to our planet’s ability to sustain life. One such phenomenon is that of Earth’s ultraviolet shield called the atmosphere. The atmosphere’s complex arrangement and seamlessly balanced, life-sustaining attributes distinctly indicate non-coincidental purpose and skillful crafting by…

Do you see clearly? “And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself  drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him…” (Luke 24:15-16) Something like Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus, I am vision challenged! But my challenge is a bit more practical. Both eyes have…

People search all their lives looking for happiness. This week’s reflection features a piece written by Mr. Raymond Key. He speaks from a lifetime of experience. Blessings and peace, Chaplain Allenchaplain@nationsu.edu chaplainscorner.org When I lose something I search for i. I begin by going to the last place that I remember seeing it. Often, I seek in the wrong place.…

The Magnetosphere An invisible force that makes life on Earth possible The existence of life strongly depends on the precise, non-coincidental arrangement of many natural phenomena. Some of these life-sustaining characteristics of Earth are invisible to the human eye. For example, the composition of the gases in our atmosphere, which allows creatures to breathe, and…

This week’s reflection, My God Is Love is part 6 of a series by Raymond Key on My God and I. The guest author, Mr. Key, who at age 100+ has a lot of wisdom to share. Blessings and peace, Chaplain Allenchaplain@nationsu.edu chaplainscorner.org The little legs ran swiftly across the floor. Little arms reached up. She…

Five Suggestions In this Reflection, I present five suggestions for facing a devastating crisis. Sooner or later, each of us will be called on to care for someone in a time of unparalleled grief. A daughter is tragically killed in an automobile accident. A friend’s pet dog is diagnosed with cancer. Hurricanes and tornadoes strike…

NationsUniversity is pleased to announce it has partnered with a Christian apologetics resource online. Throughout history, man has questioned the existence of God, the accuracy of the Christian portrayal of God’s nature, and how man should serve Him. Western culture emphasizes each person should “choose their own narrative” or decide what is true and relevant…

This week’s guest Reflection on “The Truth About Unity in the Church” is written by Chris Tomlin, a famous contemporary composer of Christian hymns. It seems he is also a gifted writer, as evidenced by this Reflection. I’m not sure I would buy every last word he has written, but he certainly gets down to…

Are we living and worshipping in our own stovepipes? Last Sunday afternoon I was at an assisted living facility with my 100-year mother-in-law. We were listening to a video-based worship service from a Church of Christ in San Antonio.  I became acutely aware that two doors down the hallway a group of Catholics were listening…

Have you ever compared good versus great? As we go through life, I am struck by how often settling for what is “good” gets in the way of what is “great”. For example, as couples settle into marriage they sometimes lose the spark that comes from spending quality time with one another. They fill their…