Tag: Your Origins Matter

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of writing & identity

Michael

I was asked to write a personal blog for work about why I’m a creationist. Here’s a brief excerpt: I am a creationist and here is my story. I grew up in a Christian environment – Christian parents at home, Christian Sunday School teachers, Christian friends at my private elementary school. Whenever I was taught about the Bible, I was told that it was entirely true, from Genesis to Revelation. Did I always believe in the historical account of God creating in six 24-hour days? Yes. Could I have adequately defended the biblical creationist worldview? Probably not. Continue reading of writing & identity

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Celebrating Three Hundred

Michael

I can think of no greater way to celebrate my 300th post & the 4th of July then to share three points on freedom: 1. True freedom is found in Christ alone. Our liberty in Christ is not freedom to sin whenever we so choose, but rather freedom from our former bondage to sin. (from Your Origins Matter: True Freedom) 2. We serve an infinite, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent Creator God. He blesses us with His great grace and mercy. I had the opportunity last night to stargaze with coworkers, family, and friends just south of Decatur. Dr. Jason Lisle … Continue reading Celebrating Three Hundred

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#YourOriginsMatter

Michael

Do you think Genesis is literal history? ~ In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 ~ Let’s break that down real fast. IN THE BEGINNING | The beginning of time; of everything that is and has been. GOD | The Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Not Baal or Darwin. CREATED | Not evolved. First definition on the Merriam Webster website: “to bring into existence <God created the heaven and the earth — Genesis 1:1(Authorized Version)>.” THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH | I think this is pretty clear, too. A picture is worth how … Continue reading #YourOriginsMatter