“Lots of people call God Creator but live like evolutionists. It’s as if life is about the survival of the fittest rather than about living like a dependent creature— trusting our Creator rather than ourselves— and according to our Maker’s instructions.” (David Murray, Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! Here are some links to brighten up your weekend!

• A current bill in CA is being considered in the Senate, which is worrying a number of Christians. On a recent podcast, Coffeehouse Questions, host Ryan Pauly interviews Neal Hardin about this bill and some objections raised against it, including whether the Bible is expected to be banned with the passing of AB 2943. Make sure to tune in.
• Biophysicist Ken Dill, in a TEDx Talk, argues that the proteins in your body are actually machines. There doesn’t seem to be a greater implication for design by a former president of the National Academy of Sciences.  Also, Stephen Meyer and SUNY biologist Scott Turner discuss the concept of homeostasis, and its ability to question Turner’s acceptance of evolutionary theory.
• Julie and Greg Lowe gives their adoption story, which I’m sure will be a blessing for us all to hear.
• Can you recognize sexual abuse in marriage? Biblical counselor Darby Strickland provides some signs of an abusive marriage, and how you can begin to help them.
• Sean McDowell shares a video on how to talk with someone from another religion. Pastor Jordan Standridge gives an example by sharing his conversation with a member of the World Mission Society Church of God.
• Colorado baker Jack Phillips won his case to refuse to bake a cake for a same-sex couple, which has been in the courts since 2012. Here is Phillips’ first interview since the decision.
• Ryan McGraw, in his current series on preaching Christ at Reformation21, writes of every individual person’s part in the preaching of the Word, and the implications of this biblical reality.
• John Piper wrote a letter to a mother who is caring for her 20 year-old disabled son. Here is his letter.
• Former trauma and critical care surgeon Kathryn Butler makes a case for believers to consider advanced directives, highlighting the recent brain injury suffered by Christian apologist Melinda Penner of Stand to Reason. This gives us much to pray for, with respect to end-of-life issues, and for Melinda. Please read and pray for her.

That’s all for this week! Please pray for the youth and collegians, as they meet tonight at church for Bible study. See you all on Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria