As October is National Art and Humanities Month, the Fisher Art Museum thought it a perfect time to launch a monthly series of ARTicles, each featuring one of the seminal works now on view at the museum, located in the Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (MACC). The exhibit, Seeing Anew Part II, ...
In cities across the U.S., affordable housing is a huge concern. Here in Marshalltown, we just got a huge win. Deb Millizer, Housing Director for our city, gained a 2.1 million dollar grant for 10-12 homes to be built on empty existing city lots. Deb also found a home builder that is willing ...
Last week we considered the meaning of “all things” (Greek: ta panta) in 1 Corinthians 8:6 and Colossians 1:16 which Wayne Grudem interprets as all things created by God (the heavens and the earth) as in Genesis 1:1. Many mainstream Christian theologians, like the late Dr. John MacArthur, use Colossians 1:15-19 as proof that Jesus created the universe. Is that what this passage is really all about? I recently listened to a YouTube video by John MacArthur titled: “Christ Above All, Colossians 15-19.” Here are some of his opening remarks: “The most important personality in ...
How can we justify our opposition to abortion? The principle of the sanctity of life is clearly established in Genesis 9:5-6 and in the Ten Commandments. The Bible clearly states life comes from God and we are answerable to Him for what we do with our own and other people’s lives; thus every taking of life requires justification to God. Abortion was common in the ancient world with its earliest known written reference from the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung around 2700 B.C. Plato wrote in his “Republic” that ill-conceived embryos should not be brought to birth and Aristotle said that ...
Every month, the jobs report takes over the headlines: the economy added or lost jobs, and a familiar sequence follows. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the number, the market reacts, and the figure goes into the record. But what almost nobody reads is what happens to that number ...
We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy? Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. Taking up exercise seems to reduce the risk of developing mental illness. It also seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. For example, for mild-moderate depression, research suggests physical activity can be as effective as antidepressants or psychological ...
