SCIENCE BLOG

The Matter of Energy (or the Energy of Matter)

By Jim Virkler | August 4, 2021

The topic of energy may not inspire lofty, poetic thoughts, except perhaps, to a professional scientist. It may fascinate a home buyer. What are its heating and air-conditioning energy costs, for example? Alternatively, the…

The Matter/Energy Connection

By Jim Virkler | July 22, 2021

Whenever issues of Divine Creation of the universe are raised, some participants in the discussion transition to a discussion of the age of the universe: Is the age of our universe only 6 to…

Official UAP Statement (6/25/2021)

By Jim Virkler | July 1, 2021

After reporting on the UAP (formerly UFO) phenomenon at length in ten previous posts from 11/16/19 to 1/30/2020 and one pre-summary review post on 6/9/2021, we present a follow-up. After…

Recognition and Communication of Creation Gifts

By Jim Virkler | June 26, 2021

How does humanity recognize and communicate its fascination with creation—the universe and everything in it? There are abundant means to perceive, recapture, and communicate its wonders. Many Scripture references to…

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Tell-All?

By Jim Virkler | June 9, 2021

 Current prominent publicity is circulating concerning the upcoming unclassified government release of information on UAPs during the month of June 2021. The subject has at times dominated public conversation for…

God’s Sustainment of Matter and Life

By Jim Virkler | May 27, 2021

When the universe was created, the Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth. Much information inheres in that statement. At first, the God-created universe was composed of physical, non–living matter…

Eagle Symbolism

By Jim Virkler | May 14, 2021

 Eagles are highly popular and inspirational. Historically, these animals have been highlighted in art and sculpture by cultures and nations for centuries. Characteristics of eagles are well known—powerful, intelligent, and…

Mankind’s Planet Earth Perspective

By Jim Virkler | May 5, 2021

 Psalm 8 goes beyond devotional significance into the realm of ancient science: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars, which you have set…

Our Home on Spaceship Earth

By Jim Virkler | April 19, 2021

 In our contemporary time frame we possess abundant knowledge of our home on “Spaceship Earth.” The term derives from a photograph taken by the astronaut crew of Apollo 8 orbiting…

Weather and Climate on a Spherical Earth

By Jim Virkler | April 9, 2021

 Modern residents focus on current weather and contemporary climate trends. Most weather and climate reporters understandably highlight recent events and predict events in the near future. They devote less attention…