Dan Delzell

Dan Delzell

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  • Why Science Will Never Produce Eternal Life

    Why Science Will Never Produce Eternal Life

    A recent article from the Daily Express in the United Kingdom was titled, "Scientists Take a Step Closer to Eternal Life as They Preserve and Revive Brain." It explained how researchers from 21st Century Medicine (21CM) managed to freeze the brain of a rabbit, and then revive it. The fact that they used a rabbit is ironic given some of the cultural themes associated with Easter.

  • Walking in the Spirit vs. Walking in the Flesh

    Walking in the Spirit vs. Walking in the Flesh

    The New Testament presents a stark contrast between "walking in the Spirit" and "walking in the flesh." The first approach flows in the power of the Holy Spirit. The second approach is dominated by sinful desires. One way of living satisfies your soul and pleases God. The other way of living makes a person restless and is offensive to God.

  • Could 'Doing Lent' Hurt My Soul?

    Could 'Doing Lent' Hurt My Soul?

    The season of Lent is once again in full swing. It's a tradition that leads up to Holy Week and Easter. Some find Lent more meaningful than others. But what if I told you that "doing Lent" could actually hurt your soul? It's true.

  • The Difference Between Joy and Happiness

    The Difference Between Joy and Happiness

    If you are chasing happiness in life, you are not alone. It is a common pursuit. And yet, it seems to elude many people.

  • The Difference Between 'Peace With God' and the 'Peace of God'

    The Difference Between 'Peace With God' and the 'Peace of God'

    Have you ever noticed the difference in the New Testament between "peace with God," and the "peace of God"? One is like stone, and the other is like the ocean. One deals with justification, while the other deals with sanctification.

  • 3 Characters, 3 Lessons From the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    3 Characters, 3 Lessons From the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Jesus knew just how to address the needs of everyone, from the rebel on the run, to the person dripping with self-righteousness. And whenever the Lord told a parable, it spoke to a variety of situations and a wide spectrum of people. Jesus wanted everyone to know how much we all have to learn about the kingdom of God.

  • The Importance of Knowing You Were Created

    The Importance of Knowing You Were Created

    Imagine a robot gaining self-awareness and actually grasping the fact that it was created by someone. Only in the movies, right? Actually, yes. It's pure fiction. Robots will never have such awareness because robots do not have a soul. You can program a robot to say, "I know I was created," but you cannot actually create self-awareness for a robot. Such a feat is impossible.

  • Does Evolution Require More Faith Than Christianity?

    Does Evolution Require More Faith Than Christianity?

    "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Heb. 11:1) Most people recognize this text of Scripture. Christianity, however, isn't the only worldview which requires faith.

  • Would Any Famous Person Suffer for You?

    Would Any Famous Person Suffer for You?

    Americans love their celebrities. It's ingrained in us it seems from very early on. Actors, athletes, and musicians are continually lifted up to an almost godlike status in our culture. This is especially true for those celebrities who are at the pinnacle of their profession.

  • Everlasting Life Under the Christmas Tree

    Everlasting Life Under the Christmas Tree

    Man is on a quest, and it goes far beyond the fictional fantasy of "Star Wars." I am talking about something real and eternal. And everybody wants it.