By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 The first half of the 19th century was a significant era of geological discovery. Geologists, many from the British Isles, mapped out the rock layers showing…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 During the early years of the lives of my four grandparents the last four decades of the 19th century, I have discovered that most theologians and…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Which two 19th century scientists most impact the contemporary creationism discussion, and what did they propose? Most would name Charles Darwin first, along with his theory…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 When someone in our society suffers because of circumstances beyond their control or the misdeeds of someone else, an investigation is often launched to fix the…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Human experience is currently locked into a time frame in which we are bound by the laws of science now in effect. We credit God for…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Most people are curious and fascinated about their birth and details of their early life. We want to know how we came to be, the circumstances…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 A rear-view mirror on an automobile enables the driver to view objects which are behind him in terms of physical location. In another sense the mirror…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2009 Picture several scientists at a New Year’s Eve social gathering. They would provoke amusement among the guests by wishing them “Happy Arrow of Time” instead of…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2009 To titillate their readers, science fiction writers often use the idea of time travel to the past or future. Examples abound, as popular past TV shows…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2009 As each new year approaches we become more contemplative, curious, and sentimental about the subject of time. Greetings cards from friends and family frequently contain expressions…