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I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. (Psalm 139:14)

Baby in Womb

Baby in Womb

DNA_orbit

DNA_orbit

Recently I viewed the DVD movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a 2008 documentary film produced, hosted, and narrated by Ben Stein.

“The film contends that the mainstream science establishment suppresses academics who believe they see evidence of intelligent design in nature and who criticize evidence supporting Darwinian evolution and the modern evolutionary synthesis as a mainstream conspiracy to keep God out of science laboratories and classrooms.” (source: Wikipedia)

I’ve heard about the theory of evolution and I would, quite frankly, smile and laugh privately until I saw the “evolution” of the Darwinian theory in the film and it’s impact on the belief in God imposed by those who do not believe in or practice Christianity leading to the destruction of the freedom of religion, speech, and utilizing Darwin’s theory of natural selection by annihilating millions of  Jewish people without regard to age, including children,  in the Holocaust (who many still believe never took place, despite the overwhelming evidence).

Of course, a person who doesn’t believe in a God who created the heavens, the earth, and man is called atheism. Evolution leads to atheism leads to eugenics leads to Holocaust and Nazi Germany.

So how does a man who lived in the 1800′s have so much influence even today for non-believers?

  • Charles Robert Darwin FRS (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and proposed the scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection.
  • Darwin published his theory with compelling evidence for evolution in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts of transmutation of species. By the 1870s the scientific community and much of the general public had accepted evolution as a fact. However, many favoured competing explanations and it was not until the emergence of the modern evolutionary synthesis from the 1930s to the 1950s that a broad consensus developed in which natural selection was the basic mechanism of evolution. In modified form, Darwin’s scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, explaining the diversity of life. (source: Wikipedia)

Darwin did not “know” God.   He was a “naturalist”.  He didn’t have a divine relationship with God.  He didn’t know he could have known the Lord or he did and just rejected the possibility of a living God and remained spiritually blind.

I saw the same concept by British biologist, Richard Dawkins, founder of Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.  When pressed for an understanding of where or how man was created, he actually admitted he really didn’t know but the possibility of man being “seeded,” by others in the universe (aliens)!

  • Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26)

God in His creativity made the heavens, the earth and man.  He created the DNA or the pattern by which flows all life, in the natural sense, but He reserved “His Spirit” by breathing life into man when He created Adam, God’s first created human.

So what is DNA?

  • DNA is Deoxyribonucleic acid a nucleic acid containing the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms (with the exception of RNA viruses). The DNA segments carrying this genetic information are called genes. Likewise, other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in regulating the use of this genetic information. Along with RNA and proteins, DNA is one of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life.  (source: Wikipedia).

Altering the DNA process is called Eugenics:

  • “Eugenics is the “applied science or the bio-social movement which advocates the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population“, usually referring to the manipulation of human populations. The origins of the concept of eugenics began with certain interpretations of Mendelian inheritance, and the theories of August Weismann.  Historically, many of the practitioners of eugenics viewed eugenics as a science, not necessarily restricted to human populations; this embraced the views of Darwinism and Social Darwinism.” (source: Wikipedia)
  • Artificial gene synthesis is the process of synthesizing a gene in vitro without the need for initial template DNA samples. The main method is currently by oligonucleotide synthesis (also used for other applications) from digital genetic sequences and subsequent annealing of the resultant fragments. In contrast, natural DNA replication requires existing DNA templates for synthesizing new DNA. (source: Wikipedia)

Eugenics and Artificial Gene Synthesis is a mouthful but won’t change that it’s altering the original gene.  This is contrary to God’s pattern of life–the original creator of life–the Master Designer.

Remember, God regretted creating man because of their evil wickedness when the fallen angels “took” wives for themselves of all whom they chose, causing the women to give birth to the giants, because the gene was altered:

  • Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” (Genesis 6:5-7)

God caused the flood that covered the earth, destroying everyone and everything with the exception of Noah, who walked with God.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (Super Trailer)

To deny creationism is to deny the original Creator, God.  Initially, I asked how does such a person (Darwin) have so much influence?
  • “Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference.”  Edmund Burke, Letter to William Smith (January 1795)
  • “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Edmund Burke 1770
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

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Watchers 3 Review

For thus has the Lord said to me: “Go, set a watchman, Let him declare what he sees.” (Isaiah 21:6)

In viewing the Watchers3 DVD, a documentary, I was totally inspired by the author’s perspective regarding the rapid global events taking place .

I was reminded of the scriptures relative to the watchman on the wall (a person who stands and watches or guards people, property, or events and sounds the alarm of wrongdoing).

Morally, we are accountable for our actions or failure of our actions if we see something amiss and do not take the necessary steps to immediately correct it.  God will hold us accountable if we see a wrong and fail to warn or correct it:

  • But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and the sword comes and takes any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand.’  (Ezekiel 33:6)

The Watchers 3 author, LA Marzulli of the Nephilim trilogy series, has taken the watchman on the wall responsibility seriously and “reports” what he sees are events that require further scrutiny and/or clarification.

He explores, probes, scrutinizes events, interviews experts, professors and doctors.

He investigates the possibility of the supernatural phenomena and its impact on:

  • changes in celestial patterns depicting two suns and the shifting of the moon;

    Shroud of Turin

    Shroud of Turin (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

  • the turbulent turmoil in the middle eastern nations called the Arab Spring;
  • questions the scientific authenticity of the findings of the Shroud of Turin with Barrie Schwortz, original photographer of the Shroud.
  • interviews leading rabbis in the mystery of the Torah Codes;
  • interviews Dr. Roger Liery who professes to have removed microchip alien implants;
  • reviews the Hopi Indian prophecies with author, Stan Deyo, “Due to tectonic activity, ‘I think what’s going to happen is we’re going to have a catastrophic break up of the West Coast,’ that will lead to the flooding of Hopi mesas in the Southwest’;
  • examines the strange sights and sounds being heard around the world.

The 70 minute DVD video is packed with experts in the fields of  science, partical physics, and biblical theology.

It is well worth your effort to educate yourself on this very real phenomena.

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Watchers3

Watchers3

The Book of Esther: A Story of Love and Favor

By Deborah H. Bateman

Author of the

(Daily-Bible-Reading Series) [Kindle Edition]

Amazon’s e-book, The Book of Esther, is “for just a time as this”.  What timing that it is being brought to the forefront, as the Feast of Purim was currently celebrated.

This e-book is structured with 18 chapters converted into lessons, with its opening chapter setting the scene with King  Ahasuerus (Xerxes) sitting at the throne, over a kingdom spanning 127 provinces from India to Cush, abundantly blessed with wealth and the King celebrating it with his  nobles, princes, officials and military leaders from Media and PersiaKing Xerxes held his celebration for a period of 180 days “displaying” his vast wealth.

Each chapter holds the author’s point of view, including a daily bible scripture, and a prayer of the day.

Deborah H. Bateman is always pointing to the scriptures and giving God the glory,  requesting insight for the reader as the reader applies each chapter’s occurrence to their own lives ie.:

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

“As we read this Scripture help us to see drinking too much wine can cause all kinds of trouble. Help us as wives to submit to our husbands as unto the Lord.  But help us to know where the boundaries are.  In Jesus’ name, we ask it. Amen.”

She sets the tone for disciplined, committed bible reading (making it ideal for the christian classroom bible study) to further educate the reader into how God uses Esther to teach the modern-day christian who wants to know more about how God continues to genuinely touch an individual from yesterday’s events to today’s turbulent times.

The author has generously included a section “Things to Think About” further prodding the reader into going beyond what is written on paper and applying principles to effect their own lives.

As in the Book of Ruth, this author’s earlier e-book, Deborah manages to capture the spiritual layer of God’s involvement in Esther’s life relevant to today’s christian.

Esther is a Jewish orphan who is raised by her cousin, Mordechi.  Esther is taken into the King’s palace and “prepped” for one night with the King.

This story has such a deep love from an orphan to her King, and the King’s genuine love and affection for a commoner, flowing from one dramatic event to another culminating into a final decision of life or death from Esther to stand up for her people or she and they all perish.

I love prophecy.  Israel is currently contemplating striking Iran to prevent Iran’s build up of nuclear weapons to prevent Israel’s total annihilation threatened by Iran.  This is really ironic as Esther and King Xerxes ruled over ancient Persia and Media – today modern day Iran.

Megillah – Scroll of Esther, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel

Megillah – Scroll of Esther, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel

Recently on March 9, 2012, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  gifted President Obama a Scroll of the Book of Esther:

“…he gave the President the megillah (scroll) of the Book of Esther, which Jews read during Purim…”

“Purim conveys three lessons. First, the survival of the Jewish people is assured — not by the words or edicts of foreign rulers — but when they have the ability to defend themselves.  As Netanyahu said, “As prime minister of Israel, I will never let my people live in the shadow of annihilation.”

Second, Purim suggests that the Jewish people — and religious liberty — will always be threatened by regimes that regard self-governance and civil society as the enemy.  Alluding to the Passover Haggadah, Netanyahu stated: “In every generation there are those who wish to destroy the Jewish people.”

“Indeed, the third and most important lesson of Purim is that ability to take pre-emptive military action is essential to Jewish survival.  As Netanyahu said: “The purpose of the Jewish state is to secure the Jewish future. That is why Israel must always have the ability to defend itself, by itself, against any threat…” (source:  Spectator.org)

Amazon’s e-book, The Book of Esther, A Story of Love and Favor, is “for just a time as this.”  Indeed, prophecy unveiling today?

  • For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14)

Read the e-book today and follow Esther’s journey.  Will she perish?  Will God intervene and deliver His people?

About the Author:

Deborah H. Bateman

Deborah H. Bateman

The Author,  Deborah H. Bateman loves studying the Bible and is dedicated to “Sharing God’s Word”.

She is the Founder of Christian Daily Resources a Christian Online Ministry.

Deborah also enjoys cooking, crafts, interior decorating, and working on her computer creating websites and blogs.

She is happily married, the mother of two daughters, and a grandmother to five grandchildren. She is an active member of her church.

Deborah has a Daily Bible Reading Blog where she does a Daily Bible Study.

She wrote this e-book so other people could experience the joy of studying The Book of Esther as she has.

She hopes you have enjoyed this study and have learned some valuable lessons about God’s love and favor for His children.

You can follow and connect with Deborah Bateman:
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The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth

A Story of Love and Redemption

by  Deborah H. Bateman, Author

The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth

Deborah H. Bateman, Author

Deborah H. Bateman, Author

What a lovely and endearing story!

Author Deborah H. Bateman  wrote and completed her first ebook by creating a bible study teaching tool and a stand alone e-book for the novice reader, using the Book of Ruth, a story of love and redemption from the Christian Holy Bible.

We learn about Ruth, the Moabitess and King David’s ancestress, is a young widow, who demonstrates acts of kindness, honor, loyalty, commitment, hard work, and certainly a pure love for Naomi, her mother-in-law, who refers to herself as Mara, meaning “bitter” because of their dire circumstances and attitude that God has abandoned the family.  Naomi’s husband and her sons (both Ruth and Orpah‘s husbands) were robbed by death,  leaving the women without financial comfort and childless.

The Hebrew name for Ruth reflects that Ruth was a beauty “a sight worth seeing”.

The elderly Naomi’s second daughter in law is Orpah who leaves Naomi to return to her own homeland to worship pagan gods.

It take the grace of God to befriend a bitter woman like Naomi, but Ruth was bound by cords of love and common grief,  expressed her wish:

“Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goes, I will go; and where thou lodges, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

Where thou dies, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me.”

Ruth voluntarily followed Naomi and voluntarily converted to worship the God of the Israelites, and not follow other gods.

The Book of Ruth is a journey wrought with death, separation from their homeland (Moab) and poverty, after the one path that Naomi knew would take her back to her faithful God, back to Israel and a new  hopeful productive future. A future that would set the wheels in motion (by Father God) for Ruth to meet Boaz and, and…well, read the book and follow these characters and experience their feelings, their hopes, and eventual solution.

The outline provides for an explanation and overview of  scriptures capturing the structure and events of a time and era where family was the core for daily living facing tribulations and in this case, the death of the primary financial provider with the final solution for such a traumatic situation.

Each outline is followed by the real various King James scriptures (authenticating the story) and raising a prayer to the Lord, thanking Him for each lesson’s insight.

Finally, each lesson actively involves the reader by asking specific questions about the story, including poignantly pointing the reader to Jesus Christ.

There is a distinct layer revealing a parallel and personifying God in these powerful ancient characters plus God’s design for protecting the genealogy of Jesus Christ, with His ever prevailing strong-arm to right a wrong.

When repentance is acknowledged, we turn around and head in the right direction–His direction!

About the Author:

The Author,  Deborah H. Bateman loves studying the Bible and is dedicated to “Sharing God’s Word”. She is the Founder of Christian Daily Resources a Christian Online Ministry. Deborah also enjoys cooking, crafts, interior decorating, and working on her computer creating websites and blogs.  She is happily married, the mother of two daughters, and a grandmother to five grandchildren.

Deborah has a Daily Bible Reading Blog where she does a Daily Bible Study. This is where “The Book of Ruth” was born.

The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption

The Book of Ruth Kindle Edition

The Book of Ruth, A Story of Love and Redemption, Kindle Edition

is now available @:

Smashwords 

Amazon USA

Amazon EU

Amazon.FR

at Author Deborah H. Bateman’s Website!


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