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Category Archives: Nature
Galileo and the Music of the Spheres
Galileo and the music of the spheres… love this new music video from Coldplay. Reminds me of my planetarium days. What if this were the opening act of a “Music of the Spheres” star show in a multimedia planetarium theater? … Continue reading
Nightmare Scenario
This Fourth of July weekend I read Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History. I highly recommend it. The two authors, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta, are reporters for the Washington Post, and excerpts … Continue reading
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Winter – Windham Hill
Winter, with Mark Isham, is one of my favorite early Windham Hill releases. We practically wore out our copy on VHS. In the thick of allergy seasons and the hot months of summers for many years gone by, it was … Continue reading
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Drs. Anthony Fauci, Francis Collins, and Luciana Borio at the National Cathedral
An evening with Drs. Anthony Fauci, Francis Collins, and Luciana Borio at the National Cathedral, presented as the Cathedral’s 2020 Ignatius Forum. youTube.
Francis Collins’ Templeton Prize ceremony
The Sept 24, 2020, Templeton Prize award ceremony for Francis Collins is moving in many ways, on multiple levels, with respect to every segment, speaker, and participant. The ceremony culminates in Collins’ eloquent acceptance speech, which shines with wisdom and … Continue reading
How will the pandemic change us?
Francis Collins’ personal perspective is both wise and moving: Pray for those at NIH and in similar research capacities around the world.
BioLogos Statement on science and the pandemic
A Christian statement on science in the pandemic: First paragraph: … Final section: Read the full statement here.
BioLogos Conversation: God and the Pandemic – NT Wright and Francis Collins
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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Tagged BioLogos, Francis Collins, N.T. Wright, Tim Keller
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Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
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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BioLogos conversation on Why Black Lives Matter for Science and Faith
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
My address in the Universe
My address in the Universe (PDF) Years ago I created an activity on the grandeur of the universe which parents could complete with their children. It was ideal for those long nights waiting up for an eclipse or meteor shower. … Continue reading
