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When Barna surveyed people who do not claim organized religion, one of their top reasons for doubting Christianity was "science." This is no surprise—science and faith are often pitted against each other, as though to embrace one is to reject the other. Deborah Haarsma, an astrophysicist, author, and the former president of BioLogos, says it doesn't have to be this way.
"We need better narratives than these," she writes at CT. "To reach people in today’s tech-dominated world, we must bring together the discoveries of modern science with the ancient truths of Christianity. The coming of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago gives powerful answers to today’s questions. If the heavens are unfathomable in their greatness, then this truth is even more stunning: The Creator of the cosmos chose to become incarnate here." |
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Haarsma takes readers on a journey that illuminates just how intricately woven together science and our Christian faith are. She considers how, "at the crossroads of time and space," the one who is fully God became fully man, taking on atoms from his mother Mary just as we do from our mothers. |
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"His very atoms once glowed in beautiful nebulae and powerful supernovae in the far reaches of space," writes Haarsma. "Indeed, when God took on human form, he took on all of creation."
Whether we celebrate science or find it daunting in light of our beliefs, may we remember that the God of all creation is the one who made all that humanity has discovered. His love and truth are not limited by science. Instead, they are displayed in discovery. |
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Do you ever wish you could have witnessed Jesus’ compassion in action as He walked the earth? The Compassionate Christ, a 31-day devotional retelling of stories from the life of Jesus, invites you to experience the tender, radical love of Jesus in a deeply personal and relatable way. As you walk alongside Jesus in Scripture, you’ll witness His compassion, mercy, and grace in biblical interactions that feel alive and relevant to everyday life. |
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Even during the busyness of the holiday season, these daily devotionals fit perfectly into your day. Brief but immersive, each one serves as a companion that helps you experience the tender love and mercy of Christ in a way that encourages reflection and spiritual growth. |
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