Science – Mark Conner

Is Our View of Retirement Still Working?

Mark Conner — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 05:30:00 +0000

"Retirement" - what does that word mean for you? Maybe you are young and retirement seems a distant, mysterious world for you. Or maybe you are working your butt off right now and can't wait to finish? Or maybe you are already there. In the insightful book Playing Life's Second Half, author David J. Powell notes … Continue reading Is Our View of Retirement Still Working?

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Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 4)

Mark Conner — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, once noted that we are the first generation to have two lives - a first half and a second half. Over a hundred years ago, many people lived to only 45-50 years of age. Now, as we have seen in this series of posts, many people are living … Continue reading Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 4)

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Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 3)

Mark Conner — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:35:21 +0000

In part 4 and 5 of this series of posts on the possibility of living to 100, we will look at what longevity could mean for our lives. What does a life of significance, rather than mere success, look like? How do we break free from the conventional view of the three-stage life: education, vocation, … Continue reading Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 3)

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Could You Live to 100 years of Age? (Part 2)

Mark Conner — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:12:14 +0000

Today we continue our series of posts on the possibility of living to 100 years of age. Areas on the planet where people regularly live to over 100 years of age today are often referred to as “blue zones”. Dan Buettner (Twitter @bluezones) has been a National Geographic researcher and explorer for over 20 years. … Continue reading Could You Live to 100 years of Age? (Part 2)

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Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 1)

Mark Conner — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 17:02:16 +0000

One of the best gifts you can give those you love is to live a long life, Yes, why not plan to be around for a while. Of course, none of us control the number of our days nor do we know how long we will live. But there are things we can do that … Continue reading Could You Live to 100 Years of Age? (Part 1)

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Has Science Buried God? with John Lennox

Mark Conner — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Unfortunately, many people today see science and faith as enemies rather than friends. Thankfully, there are an increasing number of scientists and intellectuals who are speaking out about their faith. John Lennox is one of them. John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy … Continue reading Has Science Buried God? with John Lennox

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Science and Faith – Sir Isaac Newton

Mark Conner — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:00:00 +0000

Sir Isaac Newton was one of the fathers of modern scientific revolution. Interesting, he said that his greatest passion was the Bible over and above science. “I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by those who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.” His curiosity about the world … Continue reading Science and Faith – Sir Isaac Newton

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ORIGINS #2 – Creation

Mark Conner — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:45:00 +0000

The Genesis Creation Story Genesis 1 is a simple and majestic opening to the Bible. It introduces the two main subjects of Scripture, God the Creator and humans as his creatures, and sets the scene for their long relationship. Clearly the interests of the author are focused primarily on the patriarchs, given the amount of material allocated to their story … Continue reading ORIGINS #2 – Creation

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Communion on the Moon

Mark Conner — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:00:00 +0000

A few months ago I was privileged to meet Charlie Duke, the tenth person to have walked on the moon. At the event I attended, he shared some amazing stories about his experiences in space. What was most moving for me, was hearing him speak about his conversion story and his current relationship with Jesus … Continue reading Communion on the Moon

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Evaluating Vitamins and Supplements

Mark Conner — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:59:05 +0000

Ok, so how many vitamins and/or supplements do you take each day? Personally, I take a few tablets with my breakfast each morning - fish oil, vitamin D, and a men's multi-vitamin. The fish oil (Omega 3) helps to keep my cholesterol down a bit and the Vitamin D gives me a little extra energy, … Continue reading Evaluating Vitamins and Supplements

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Stephen Hawking Ridicules Belief in Life after Death

Mark Conner — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Stephen Hawking, popular British physicist and author, recently dismissed the notion of life after death (Time Magazine - May 30th, 2011 - p.5). He said, "I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers. That is a fairy story for people … Continue reading Stephen Hawking Ridicules Belief in Life after Death

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Star Gazing

Mark Conner — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

I have always loved the night sky. The array of stars and planets, and even our own moon, make for fun gazing. I remember as a kid driving out in the country and being stunned at how bright the sky can be. David wrote about this in Psalm 8 ... When I look at the … Continue reading Star Gazing

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The Amazing Human Body (Pt.2)

Mark Conner — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Here are a some more interesting facts about the human body ... 42. There is more bacteria in your mouth than the human population of the United States and Canada combined. 43. Every square inch of the human body has an average of 32 million bacteria on it. 44. A fetus acquires fingerprints at the … Continue reading The Amazing Human Body (Pt.2)

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The Amazing Human Body (Pt.1)

Mark Conner — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

In one of my favourite Psalms, David says this to God: "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb.Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous — how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in … Continue reading The Amazing Human Body (Pt.1)

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