Author Archives: Kerry

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BioLogos Statement on science and the pandemic

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Kerry

A Christian statement on science in the pandemic: First paragraph: … Final section: Read the full statement here.

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Jack and Sue anniversary, August 4, 1954

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Kerry

65th Wedding Anniversary from Laura M. on Vimeo. Laura, thank you for creating this video. It brought tears to my eyes (esp. once Brianna starts singing). So beautiful. I want to watch this over and over again. Thank you, Mother … Continue reading →

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Love, Kirksville

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Kerry

Ah, my home town has sent a love letter to my alma mater, and it makes me long for both. As my first chemistry teacher used to say, “When you’re tired of Kirksville, you’re tired of living!” Thank you, Mayor … Continue reading →

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2020 Torrance Virtual Workshop-Retreat

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Kerry

78 people have registered so far for the Torrance Workshop-Retreat. Given the virtual nature of the event, there’s still plenty of room! This is an event I’ve been privileged to organize along with Brent Purkaple, Daniel Cameron and Geordie Ziegler. … Continue reading →

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Tim Keller on hope, at Hong Kong University

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Kerry

Hope is essential for life at any time, particularly for living in times like these. in this 2014 address at Hong Kong University, Tim Keller channeled Augustine, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien with reflections on hope and … Continue reading →

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BioLogos Conversation: God and the Pandemic – NT Wright and Francis Collins

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Kerry

On July 12, BioLogos hosted a discussion between Francis Collins and N. T. Wright on God and the Pandemic: Don’t miss their duet at the end! The conversation touches upon themes found in N. T. Wright, God and the Pandemic … Continue reading →

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Andrew Peterson – A White Man’s Lament for the Death of the Beloved of God

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Kerry

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Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Kerry

Many people around the world have rediscovered the restorative power of nature during the pandemic. I’m among those who have joyfully discovered the remarkable birdwatching resources offered by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Now Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Gerrit Vyn … Continue reading →

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An emotional commitment to ignorance

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Kerry

“Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance” – Jane Elliott While Jane Elliott was ostracized for conducting her blue eyes/brown eyes educational experiment back in 1968, the objections from her colleagues and community were not because she manipulated the third … Continue reading →

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Karlos Hill on Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Kerry
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BioLogos conversation on Why Black Lives Matter for Science and Faith

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Kerry

On June 16, an exemplary evangelical science and religion organization, BioLogos, hosted a conversation on “Why Black Lives Matter for Science and Faith” featuring Bishop Claude Alexander, Deborah Haarsma, Lynette Strickland, and Harvey Clemons Jr. I am excited to see … Continue reading →

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History of Science Society statement on racism

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Kerry

From the History of Science Society “Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Racism in the United States”: We know from our historical work how thoroughly entangled science is with racism. Our histories have demonstrated this across medicine, science, … Continue reading →

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