Marmot! Woodchucks, Rockchucks, and a Shadowy Holiday Dr. James J. S. Johnson The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies [i.e., the Rock Hyrax of Israel -- a lagomorph with a lifestyle ecologically similar to that of the "rockchuck" (marmot) rodents of America's western mountain states]. (Psalm … Continue reading Marmot! Woodchucks, Rockchucks, and a Shadowy Holiday
Appreciating Providential “World-View” Blessings at the Germantown Campus More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson For who hath despised the day of small things [ י֣וֹם קְטַנּוֹת֒ ]? For they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet-stone in the … Continue reading World-view Blessings in Junior College, at Germantown
“I Love Visiting Maine, But Let’s Use the Portland Airport Next Time, Not Boston's Logan Airport" More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for the battle? 1st … Continue reading “Let’s Use the Portland Airport, Not Boston’s Logan Airport”
Replacing 8 Flood Survivors with 8 Billion! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.. ... And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein. Genesis 9:1 & 9:7 Sometimes scoffers disparage … Continue reading Replacing 8 with 8 Billion!
Dr. James J. S. Johnson This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people who shall be created shall praise the LORD. Psalm 102:18 How did life--including my own life--originate? And why? Why am I alive? Why am I the person I am? I had no control on being created the unique human … Continue reading How (and Why) Did I Originate?
Introducing "Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)" Dr. James J. S. Johnson "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; to the only wise God our Saviour, be … Continue reading Taking a Hike … through Life!
Dr. James J. S. Johnson What were the "days" of Creation Week? In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.Genesis 1:1 In trying to think about origins—of the cosmos, of Earth, of animals, and of people (like us)—many have tried to blend or harmonize the Bible’s teaching with unbiblical teachings, such as ancient … Continue reading What were the “days” of Creation Week?
PROVIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING IN SALMON LIFE CYCLES: DISPLAYING DOXOLOGICAL TELEOLOGY IN CREATION ECOLOGY Dr. James J. S. Johnson Spawn-run Salmon Swimming Upstream Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain [i.e., clarify] unto you; who among all these does not know that the hand of the … Continue reading PROVIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING IN SALMON LIFE CYCLES: DISPLAYING DOXOLOGICAL TELEOLOGY IN CREATION ECOLOGY
Viking Vinland, Dendrochronology, & Solar Storm-impacted Wood Dr. James J. S. Johnson For how long did the Greenland Vikings, after Leif Eiriksson’s original voyage to North American shores, continue to come and to dwell in “Vinland the Good”, some where on North America’s northeastern shorelands? A couple of decades, at least, according to new evidence … Continue reading Vikings were Working with Wood in Newfoundland 1000 Years Ago
Do the Unpersuaded Have Enough Proof? Dr. James J. S. Johnson For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and deity, so that they are without excuse. (Romans 1:20) [Some speakers look "wise as an owl" … Continue reading Proof vs. Persuasion
Pine Jays, Providence, Plus 