Humans have long explored the natural world can as an act of worship that seeks to glorify God, specifically because the act of exploration seeks to know the heart and mind of the One who created it. If we are okay with exploring land, sea and air, should we not also be okay with exploringContinue reading “How to explore space as an act of worship and peace – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 5”
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Is space exploration a waste? – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 4
How much space exploration is too much? Is it possible that we could spend so much money exploring space that we no longer have the resources to care for the earth? Some might respond that because the cost of exploring space is exponentially greater and riskier than exploring earth, we should not explore space. SomeContinue reading “Is space exploration a waste? – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 4”
Space exploration helps us appreciate the goodness of earth – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 3
Things haven’t been going well for Boeing in recent years. Remember the jet that had a door pop off mid-flight? Remember the jets that have had wheels fly off during take-off? Remember the 737-Max that had two planes crash, killing 346? All Boeing. Boeing has had so many disasters in recent years, they have beenContinue reading “Space exploration helps us appreciate the goodness of earth – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 3”
Space Shuttle, Space X, Artemis and the billionaires – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 2
January 28, 1986, was a day I will never forget. What happened that day scarred me. I was in sixth grade, came in from recess, and a student who had been inside for recess drew a picture on the chalkboard of the space shuttle Challenger blowing up. We were shocked, as was our nation. InContinue reading “Space Shuttle, Space X, Artemis and the billionaires – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 2”
Space Race, Moonshot and SkyLab – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 1
Trivia question: What major lunar event happened on December 14, 1972? On December 14, 1972, US astronaut Eugene Cernan stepped off the surface moon, climbed up the ladder back into the lunar module Challenger, closed the hatched, blasted off, returned to earth, and humans have never again set foot on the moon. That was 52Continue reading “Space Race, Moonshot and SkyLab – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 1”
A theology of space exploration – Preview
Trivia question for you: Why doesn’t the International Space Station fall to the earth and burn up during reentry in the atmosphere? Did you know the International Space Station is 357 feet long end to end, has a mass of 1 million pounds and would just barely fit inside a football field? It has livingContinue reading “A theology of space exploration – Preview”
Eeyore, Virtual Reality, the Billionaire Space Race and the Holy Spirit – Ezekiel 8, 9, & 10, Part 1
Do you have an Eeyore in your family? Maybe you are the Eeyore! You know the person who is sigher, moaner and groaner. Because life is sooooo hard! We say to that person, “Why are you grumpy? Cheer up!” or we try to cheer them up, giving them suggestions for how they can change. WeContinue reading “Eeyore, Virtual Reality, the Billionaire Space Race and the Holy Spirit – Ezekiel 8, 9, & 10, Part 1”
Why the moon freaks me out – Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019, Part 1
You know how the moon appears larger when it is low on the horizon? There are a few times each year when the full moon is visible low on the horizon straight out our back yard. When that happens, I grab my binoculars, and go out on the deck, kneel down by the railing, andContinue reading “Why the moon freaks me out – Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019, Part 1”
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