Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 135

"Psalm 135:
The greatness of the Lord and the vanity of idols

I. Call to Praise 

(135:1-2).
II. Causes for Praise 

(135:3-18).
A. God’s Character 

(135:3);
B. God’s Choice of Jacob 

(135:4);
C. God’s Sovereignty in Creation 

(135:5-7);
D. God’s Deliverance of Israel 

(135:8-12);
E. God’s Unique Nature 

(135:13-18);
III. Concluding Praise 

(135:19-21).

Psalm 135:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise [Him], O ye servants of the LORD.
Psalm 135:2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God,
Psalm 135:7 He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; He maketh lightnings for the rain; He bringeth the wind out of His treasuries.

Psalm 135:13 Thy name, O LORD, [endureth] for ever; [and] Thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
Psalm 135:14 For the LORD will judge His people, and He will repent Himself concerning His servants.
Psalm 135:15 The idols of the heathen [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Psalm 135:16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
Psalm 135:17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there [any] breath in their mouths.
Psalm 135:18 They that make them are like unto them: [so is] every one that trusteth in them.
Psalm 135:20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD."
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Creation Moment 6/22/2026 - Lightning

He directeth it under the whole heaven, 

and His lightning unto the ends of the earth. 

Job 37:3

"Each year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that lightning strikes the planet about 1.4 billion

times, averaging 40–50 flashes per second worldwide, with up to 100 flashes per second, depending on the season. 

This immense frequency means that lightning is not a rare accident but a constant, global process woven into the fabric of ecological balance.

It is estimated that a single bolt can carry up to one billion volts and heat the air to 30,000 Kelvin: five times hotter than the surface of the sun. Lightning comes in a variety of forms, as well as being concentrated in specific hotspots globally. 

While many of us may be familiar with cloud‑to‑ground bolts, there are other varieties between and within clouds (intra‑cloud flashes), as well as “sprites” above thunderstorms, and rare “blue jets” shooting toward the stratosphere.

Taking the text as is, Genesis describes a “very good” creation. Lightning, in that pristine world, may have functioned as a non-harmful atmospheric regulator, balancing electrical charges between earth and sky, maintaining soil fertility, and energizing ecosystems without destructive consequence. 

Even today, lightning fixes nitrogen into the soil, enriching fertility

and sustaining plant life. This hints at its original purpose: a life‑supporting mechanism rather than a deadly force. In the following section, we elaborate more on some of these constructive functions of lightning.

Lightning plays a powerful function in ecosystems, engineering various environments.
1. One of lightning’s most vital contributions is nitrogen fixation in soils: a vital process to maintain soil fertility.
--Even though earth’s atmosphere is nearly 78% nitrogen in its gaseous form, nitrogen is inaccessible to plants. Lightning’s intense heat, (reaching up to 30,000 Kelvin) breaks apart nitrogen molecules, allowing them to combine with oxygen to form nitrates. These

nitrates dissolve in rain and enter the soil, becoming a natural fertilizer.
2. Another function of lightning is forest renewal.
--Even in wildfires, they may function as ecological reset buttons. In many ecosystems, particularly savannas and pine forests, fire clears out old growth, recycles nutrients locked in dead biomass, and opens space for new species to thrive.
3. A third ecological function of lightning is its contribution to atmospheric balance.
--As thunderstorms build up massive electrical charges as ice particles collide within clouds., without discharge, these imbalances could destabilize weather systems. Lightning acts as a release valve, equalizing charges between clouds and the ground. This stabilizing function helps regulate storm dynamics and prevents unchecked buildup of electrical energy. In this sense, lightning contributes to balance that keeps Earth’s atmosphere functioning smoothly." 

CEH

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 134

"Psalm 134:

Though the first song of degrees found the psalmist in the dire straits of alien territory, this last one finds God’s servants serving Him day and night in His house.

I. Exhortation to Faithfulness (134:1-2);
II. Solicitation of Blessing 

(134:3).

Psalm 134:1 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all [ye] servants of the

LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
Psalm 134:3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion." 

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Health Note - Magnesium and Nuts

Beloved,

I wish above all things that thou mayest...be in health...

3 John 1:2

"Nuts are one of the most convenient healthy foods out there. While often celebrated as a reliable source of healthy fats, protein and fiber, many nuts also contain high levels of vitamins and minerals like

magnesium.

Magnesium plays an important role in regulating blood pressure, glucose levels, and nerve and muscle function. In fact, people with magnesium deficiency may develop muscle spasms, migraines, osteoporosis, and an irregular heartbeat.
To add more magnesium to your diet, consider the nuts below, which all contain high levels of the mineral.

There are a whopping 18.8 mg of magnesium in a single Brazil nut, meaning that an ounce (about 6 nuts) will net you nearly 113 mg of magnesium — more than a third of the daily recommendation. While Brazil nuts are a great source of magnesium, it’s important to not go overboard. They're extremely high in selenium, which can be toxic in large amounts.

Cashews contain 82.8 mg of magnesium per 1-ounce serving. Try adding them to a stir-fry or curry, or roasting them on their own as a snack. Beyond their high magnesium content, cashews are rich in amino acids and minerals that help the body regulate hormone levels, heart function, and nerve function.

With 76.5 mg of magnesium in a 1-ounce serving, eating a handful of almonds is one of the fastest ways to boost your magnesium intake. What’s more, research shows that almonds are also powerhouses for gut health, weight management, and reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Pine nuts have 71.2 mg of magnesium in a 1-ounce serving. You’ll find them most often in pesto and salads, which is great news because pairing pine nuts with leafy greens (which are also high in magnesium) is a great way to reach your daily magnesium goal.

Though they’re technically legumes, with 47.6 mg of magnesium per ounce, peanuts are one of the “nuts” with the highest concentration of magnesium. Consuming both tree nuts and peanuts on a daily basis comes with several benefits, as they are packed with nutrients like protein, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, thiamin and vitamin E.

In every 1-ounce serving of hazelnuts, there are 46.2 mg of magnesium. Consuming hazelnuts regularly has been linked to lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. There is even some evidence to suggest that hazelnuts can help reduce your likelihood of developing certain cancers.

With 44.8 mg of magnesium in every ounce, walnuts are rich in vital nutrients and antioxidants. They are great sources of omega 3s – fatty acids that support the brain, heart, immune system and more – as well as vitamin E, which protects the body from damage by free radicals that weaken cells over time.

Macadamia nuts clock in at 36.9 mg of magnesium per ounce. Aside from their high magnesium content, they’ve been shown to reduce high cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative stress, which can support overall health.

There are 34.3 mg of magnesium in every ounce of pistachios. It’s safe to say pistachios are having a moment right now, and for good reason. This nut found in viral sensations like Dubai chocolate packs several nutritional benefits, from high levels of anti-inflammatory properties to their relatively low fat content compared to other nuts.

Tied with pistachios, pecans also contain 34.3 mg per 1-ounce serving. They’re a remarkable source of healthy fats, and may help protect against heart disease, gallstones, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure." 

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Creation Moment 6/21/2026 - DNA software

I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: 

Psalm 139:14
Software, DNA or otherwise, does NOT arise from TIME + CHANCE via some sort of natural selection. Software is ALWAYS DESIGNED.

"All living cells that we know of on this planet are 'DNA software'-

driven biological machines comprised of hundreds of thousands of protein robots, coded for by the DNA, that carry out precise functions. We are now using computer software to design new DNA software." 

Craig Venter, Trinity College Dublin, July 12, 2012

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 133

"Psalm 133:

I. Praise of Unity 

(133:1);
II. Pictures of Unity 

(133:2-3);
III. Oil on Aaron’s head 

(133:2);
IV. Dew on Mt. Zion 

(133:3).

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for

brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:2 [It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
Psalm 133:3 As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore."
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IN the NEWS - Presbyterian Church U.S.A. voting to allow WHAT?

"If your definition of morality is not rooted in the authority of Scripture, ultimately anything goes. And the very progressive denomination PCUSA is currently highlighting this truth in full color as the church will soon vote on a “monogamy requirement” for pastors.

Yes, leaders within the denomination are upset that the denomination might require its pastors to have only one sexual partner at a time

because such a rule would “regulate the private lives and relational structures of individuals in ways that risk harm rather than healing.”
It’s because “the practice of polyamory or polygamy can create ‘power imbalances, emotional harm, and spiritual confusion,’ particularly for women, children and historically marginalized persons.”

Morality for the PCUSA denomination is not based on the unchanging doctrines of Scripture. Rather, it’s based on man’s woke worldview that elevates every desire of the supposedly “oppressed” as good and worth celebrating. It’s a mess of opinion because there is no ultimate authority!

It’s the same battle that’s been raging for 6,000 years. Satan undermined the authority of God’s words and got Eve to doubt what God had said:
Indeed, has God said . . . ? (Genesis 3:1)." 

Ken Ham

Creation Moment 6/20/2026 - "one of the most beautiful attributes of God"

"When King David, thousands of years ago, expressed his gratitude

toward God in Psalm 139:14, he exclaimed, “I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” 

As he penned those words, he had no concept of just how incredibly created he was. 

Perhaps that is one of the most beautiful attributes of God—His willingness to design intricate and breathtaking wonders that will continue to function regardless of whether humans can see them or even know about them."

AIG

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 132

"Psalm 132:
The author of this psalm has realized that belief in God’s promises has formed the basis for the saint’s prayer.

Essentially, this psalm contains the nation’s prayers for David’s royal

descendants which look ahead, even to Messiah.
I. Israel’s First Prayer

(132:1);
II. David’s Vow to God

 132:2-9);
III. Israel’s Second Prayer (132:10);
IV. God’s Vow to David 

(132:11-18).

Psalm 132:1 LORD, remember David, [and] all his afflictions:
Psalm 132:2 How he sware unto the LORD, [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob;

Psalm 132:3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Psalm 132:11 The LORD hath sworn [in] truth unto David; He will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Psalm 132:18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish."
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Creation Moment 6/19/2026 - Long Agers Perplexed by Saturn's Rings

Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds; Hebrews 1:2

"Because the force of gravity between two objects rapidly increases as the objects move closer together, a planet’s gravity pulls on the near side of a moon harder than it pulls on the moon’s far side. Normally, the difference in these gravitational tugs across the width of the moon (called a tidal force) is too small to be noticed. But if a moon gets too close to the planet, the tidal force is sufficient to rip the moon apart. 

Scientists have suggested that Chrysalis’s icy material was stripped away by tidal forces when it got too close to Saturn, and this icy material eventually formed Saturn’s rings. Such a process is known as tidal stripping.
Saturn’s icy rings are continually being pelted by meteoric dust

containing carbon. Given sufficient time, the shiny, icy rings will eventually become dark and sooty. Measurements made by the Cassini spacecraft enabled scientists to obtain better estimates of how quickly the ice rings are being “dirtied” by this dust, and they concluded that the rings could be no more than 200 to 300 million years old. 

In fact, according to the description in this news account, the maximum possible age seems to have been reduced even further to just 100 million years. Of course, the rings could be much younger than this, and creation scientists argue that the rings are just 6,000 years old.
Conventional scientists still argue that Saturn is billions of years old, even though the rings are much younger. However, scientists who believe in long ages have historically had difficulty explaining how Saturn’s rings could naturally form long after the formation of the planet itself. 

Planetary scientist Robin Canup of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) said, 

“I know of no way to form the rings recently 

with any reasonable probability.”

Ring expert Luke Dones, also of SwRI, said, 

“I have no objection to young rings. I just think no one has found a very plausible way of making them. . . . It requires an unlikely event.”

David Coppedge is a creation researcher who once worked for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and was a team lead computer administrator on the Cassini project. He recalls how JPL scientists were bothered by the apparent youth of Saturn’s rings:

"It was clear to me that nothing would dislodge their belief in billions of years, but there was a subtext that it would be very troubling to them if the rings turned out to be young. They have no explanation, and they admit it."

You can be certain that ring experts are well aware of using tidal breakup of a moon as a possible explanation for Saturn’s rings.

NASA planetary scientist Jeff Cuzzi had already considered such a proposal years ago and thought it was unlikely. The age of Saturn’s rings has clearly been the subject of debate for quite a while.
Saturn’s rings really do look young. And it’s not just the rings. Saturn’s moons show many indications of youth, as do Jupiter’s.

This is hardly surprising since the Lord Jesus made our solar system only about 6,000 years ago." 

ICR

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 131

"Psalm 131:
An intensely personal song of humility, this psalm contains David’s

declaration of humility.

I. A Personal Testimony 

(131:1-2);
II.  A National Exhortation (131:3).

Psalm 131:1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in

great matters, or in things too high for me.
Psalm 131:2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child.
Psalm 131:3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever."
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Creation Moment 6/18/2026 - Your feedback circuit

Sounds like DESIGN: and DESIGN = a DESIGNER.

Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! 

Psalm 139:14 NLT

"A newly discovered genetic clock acts as the body’s developmental timekeeper, coordinating the bursts of gene activity needed for growth.
Think about a train sitting at a station. Passengers have boarded, conductors are checking tickets, and everything is ready to go. But if the engineer’s watch never signals departure, the doors stay open, the whistle never blows, and the train never leaves the platform.
A similar problem can occur inside living organisms when

developmental timing goes wrong. Instead of delaying a trip, a breakdown in the body’s internal schedule can prevent normal growth and maturation.
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have now identified what appears to be a master developmental clock in the tiny worm C. elegans. The discovery helps explain how cells know exactly when to activate key genetic programs during growth and development.
MYRF-1 and LIN-42, form a feedback circuit that acts as a central developmental clock. Together, they determine when each pulse of gene expression begins and how long it lasts.
According to the researchers, this is the first example of a biological clock designed to run through a finite sequence of events rather than repeating continuously.
“This is the central clock for all cells in the worm,” Hammell explains. “It’s responsible for coordinating a finite series of sequential pulses of gene expression that must occur only once, and in order, for proper developmental progression. It’s like a ratchet. It turns genes on and off multiple times during development, but ultimately, it’s only going in one direction.” 

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Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 130

"Psalm 130:
The first four words of this psalm would form an appropriate title: “Out of the depths”.
The author and occasion are not mentioned.

I. Urgent Prayer of the Psalmist (

130:1-2);
II. Magnified Forgiveness of God (130:3-4);
III. Waiting Patience of the Psalmist 

(130:6);
IV. Unique Hope of Israel 

(130:7-8).

Psalm 130:1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
Beneath the floods prayer lived and struggled; yea, above the roar of the billows rose the cry of faith. 

Deep places beget deep devotion.

Psalm 130:3 If Thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

Psalm 130:4 But [there is] forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared.
Psalm 130:6 My soul [waiteth] for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: [I say, more than] they that watch for the morning.
Psalm 130:7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD [there is] mercy, and with Him [is] plenteous redemption."
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Creation Moment 6/17/2026 - Silly Eye Theories Are Really -- well, SILLY

"Like all biological structures, explaining the vertebrate eye—or any eye for that matter—is a challenge to neo-Darwinism (modern synthesis). 

When conventional scientists attempt to describe eye evolution, they begin with a simple or “primitive” visual system and extrapolate, vaguely gesturing to mystical evolution by natural selection, to explain the highly sophisticated vertebrate eye.

Major parts of the evolutionary progression seen in animals, from nondirectional photoreception to high-resolution vision, is mirrored within the single cells of phytoplankton. 

In both animals and phytoplankton, selection on the photoreceptive systems acts primarily on the fitness of the behavior, and this in turn causes selection on the performance of the sensory systems.

*But selection and fitness do not explain the origin of such irreducible visual systems. These complex photosensor systems could only have been specifically designed for organisms according to their needs. 

Eyespots of astonishingly advanced organization appear even in some unicellular forms. That of the dinoflagellate, Nematodinium, bears a lens, a light-gathering chamber, and a photoreceptive pigment cup—all developed within a single-celled organism.

Despite the difficulties evolutionists face to explain the origin of eyes, four scientists recently decided to try again, publishing an article about the alleged evolution of the vertebrate retina. They began by stating that the “retina is a uniquely complex and evolutionarily conserved structure.” There’s no question as to the retina’s intricacy, and calling it “conserved” means that it has remained relatively unchanged over supposedly millions of years. In other words, the retina is unevolved.

However, the authors proposed that “a composite ancestral median eye” from an unknown one-eyed sea creature was repurposed, eventually becoming the vertebrate retina over time. Furthermore, the remnants of this cryptic median eye somehow became the pineal endocrine gland (epiphysis cerebri) in our brains.
So, the paired eyes of people (and other vertebrates) serendipitously originate from a 600-million-year-old microscopic, single-celled, cyclopean ancestor with a visual organelle that also remains operative in today’s phytoplanktonic descendants.
Additionally, according to the researchers’ explanation, this ancestor once again began to lead an active aquatic life, resulting in a need for paired eyes. Therefore, a second eye began to evolve, replicating the original small median eye. This is all purely theoretical, if not speculative.

Dan-Eric Nilsson, professor emeritus in sensory biology at Lund University in Sweden, shared one of his takeaways:

"Now we finally understand why the paired eyes of vertebrates differ so radically from the eyes of all other animal groups, such as insects and squid. The film of our eyes—the retina—developed from the brain, whereas the eyes of insects and squid originate in the skin on the sides of the head."

Vertebrates have always been obviously different from insects and squid. It is not surprising therefore, that their eyes form differently.

But this most recent story does not provide sufficient scientific evidence to indicate they evolved. What we observe better fits the record of eye origins in Genesis: the invertebrate and vertebrate eyes were purposefully created and uniquely formed. They have always had distinct functionality.

To conclude, the evolution of visual systems is merely subjective and speculative. Nilsson and his colleague Colley are among many who resort to reconstructing “a plausible set of evolutionary events and causes leading to the unique condition in vertebrates.” No one has observed these events and causes. It must be taken by faith.

Conversely, faith in the Creator is not only justified and supported by what is seen in creation, but it can also bring salvation and eternal life: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8."

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 129

"Psalm 129:

I. Israel’s Freedom Celebrated (129:1-4);
II. Israel’s Foe Imprecated 

(129:5-8).

Psalm 129:1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:

Psalm 129:2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
Psalm 129:4 The LORD [is] righteous: He hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
Psalm 129:5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Psalm 129:6 Let them be as the grass [upon] the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
Grass would wither or dry up, of course, if it were pulled up or cut down, but the grass here spoken of withers even before this is done.

It has no depth of earth to sustain it; having sprouted, and begun to grow, it soon dies.
A perfect image of feebleness and desolation; of hopes begun only to be disappointed.
Grass growing in this manner, does not need to be killed, it dies of its own account. That is what evil man is doing."
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Creation Moment 6/16/2026 - Soft Tissue Chart

And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:29

"Soft tissues that are essentially unaltered should not exist in fossils that are millions of years old. This is because, in accordance with the Law of Entropy, the biochemicals in such tissues spontaneously break down within only thousands of years after death.
The chart below is a summary of technical and other reports describing original soft tissue fossils that came from a variety of unique fossil sites around the world. 

Many of the reports relate how researchers used special equipment to detect original biochemicals. 

Other than having partly broken down, the tissues had not been chemically altered since they were captured or buried. Each report therefore stands as a witness testifying to the young age—just thousands of years, rather than millions—of fossils and their associated rock layers." ICR

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 128

"Psalm 128:

The message of this psalm is that one is never truly happy until he is truly holy.
The author and occasion are unknown.

I. The Basics of Fearing the LORD (128:1-4).
II. The Blessings of Fearing the LORD 

(128:2-3, 5-6).
A. In the Present 

(128:2-3);
B. In the Future 

(128:5-6).

Psalm 128:1 Blessed [is] every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in His ways.
Psalm 128:6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, [and] peace upon Israel."
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Christian Apologetics: Your Duty

"Christian apologetics is the reasoned defence of the Christian faith against objections, but also includes the setting forth of positive grounds for Christianity. It is the duty of all Christians, because:

The Apostle Peter commanded Christians: ‘Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.’ 

(1 Peter 3:15)
Jude’s inspired epistle said: ‘I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.’ 

(v. 3)
The Apostle Paul said: ‘We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’ 

(2 Corinthians 10:5)." 

ICR

Creation Moment 6/15/2026 - The central dogma of molecular biology

I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made... Psalm 139:14

"James Watson and Francis Crick only identified the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, yet this discovery stimulated an explosion of research into how information is stored and used within our cells.

At its core, this research focuses on a statement known as “the central dogma of molecular biology,” which explains how genetic information flows from being stored in the DNA to actually being used by a cell. 

Simply put, the central dogma states that genetic information starts out as strands of DNA in the cell’s nucleus, is first copied (transcribed) into complementary ribonucleic acid (RNA), and is

then transported to the cell’s ribosomes to be translated into the amino acids that are used in protein formation and function. 

This process continuously occurs for the approximately 19,000–20,000 protein-coding genes found in the human body. Through this process of gene expression, the information stored in the genes becomes actively useful for the organism." 

AIG

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 127

"Psalm 127:
The principal of this psalm is that all human efforts are in vain unless they have God’s blessing.

I. God’s Sovereignty in Everyday Life (127:1-2);
II. God’s Sovereignty in Family Life (127:3-5).

Verses 1-2: God sovereignty is seen in 3 realms:
(1) Building a house;
(2) Protecting a city; and
(3) Earning a living.
In all 3 instances sown above, the sovereign intention of God is far more crucial to the outcome than is man’s efforts.

Psalm 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman

waketh [but] in vain.
Psalm 127:2 [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so He giveth His beloved sleep.
Psalm 127:3 Lo, children [are] a heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
Psalm 127:5 Happy [is] the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate."
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Creation Moment 6/14/2026 - The white sclera

"Human eyes have a widely exposed white sclera surrounding the darker colored iris, making it easy to discern the direction in which they are looking. 

We compared the external morphology of primate eyes in nearly half of all primate species, and show that this feature is uniquely human. Humans have the largest ratio of exposed sclera in the eye outline, which itself is elongated horizontally. 

We suggest that these are adaptations to extend the visual field by allowing greater eye movement, especially in the horizontal direction, and to enhance the ease of detecting the gaze direction of another individual.

The results revealed a striking difference between humans and apes. Human infants primarily followed the direction of the experimenter’s eyes, looking toward the ceiling nearly three times more often when he shifted only his gaze than when he merely raised his head with his eyes closed. In contrast, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos relied mainly on head movement rather than eye direction. The apes looked toward the ceiling approximately 2.5 times more often when the researcher raised his head with his eyes closed than when he shifted only his gaze.
These findings indicate that humans and apes attend to different visual cues when determining where another individual is directing attention. Human infants are especially sensitive to eye gaze, whereas apes depend primarily on head orientation.

Humans are remarkably sensitive to eye contact and gaze direction.

Studies of newborn infants have shown that, within the first five days of life, babies look longer at faces whose gaze is directed toward them. The ability to follow another person’s gaze emerges between two and four months of age and becomes a consistent behavior by about eight months. Following another person’s gaze can reveal what interests them, where their attention is focused, whether they are being truthful, and can even help establish social bonds. Language is often complex and ambiguous, but eye contact provides an additional channel of communication.

In light of the fact that the human eye, with its highly visible white sclera, greatly enhances our ability to determine where others are looking, and what they are attending to. The important role that gaze detection plays in communication and social interaction rases an interesting question:
Q: if this trait provides such significant advantages, why is the conspicuous white sclera found only in humans and not in our closest ape relatives?
A: And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: Genesis 1:26."
CEH

Meditation Upon the PSALMS Series: Psalm 126

"Psalm 126:
At first glance the setting of this psalm appears to be the return from the Babylonian exile.

However, the description is so general that it could refer to any number of events recorded in the historical books in which Israel was under pressure from foreign powers.
The author and occasion are not named in the psalm.
However, verse 1 points to a time of return from captivity.
Most likely this refers to the Babylonian Captivity, from which there were 3 separate returns:
(1)Under Zerubbabel in Ezra (chapters 1-6; ca. 538 B.C.);
(2)Under Ezra in Ezra (chapters 7-10; ca. 458 B.C.); and
(3)Under Nehemiah in Neh. (chapters 1 & 2; ca. 445 B.C.).

I. The Testimony of Restoration (126:1-3);
II. The Prayer for Riches (126:4);
III. The Wisdom of Righteousness (126:5-6).

Psalm 126:1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Psalm 126:2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
Psalm 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him]."
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