June 20, 2023 • Research Highlight G protein-coupled receptors (also called metabotropic receptors) are specific locations on the surface of nerve cells, or neurons, that help cells communicate with each other. These receptors are activated when signaling molecules bind to them. However, for some G protein-coupled receptors, no molecule capable of turning on their signaling…
What is Look at the Book? You look at a Bible text on the screen. You listen to John Piper. You watch his pen “draw out” meaning. You see for yourself whether the meaning is really there. And (we pray!) all that God is for you in Christ explodes with faith, and joy, and love.…
ABSTRACT: Most English Bibles translate diathēkē as “covenant” throughout Hebrews — except in Hebrews 9:16–17, where they read “will.” Though good reasons lie behind the use of “will,” better evidence weighs in favor of “covenant.” Not only does the near and wider context of Hebrews make “will” unlikely, but the particular wording of the passage,…
Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol vapor experience persistent sleep disruption after withdrawal, as measured by Fitbit-like tracking devices, providing insight into the relationship between sleep disturbance and heavy drinking in humans, according to a new study published in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research. Although adolescents and young adults may be particularly affected by sleep disturbances…
In the early seventies, the Watergate scandal shocked the nation. One of the men involved was Chuck Colson, who later pled guilty and served time in federal prison. During this season, Colson came to faith in Jesus and converted to evangelical Christianity. In 1976, Colson published Born Again, which chronicles the events leading to his…
Audio Transcript We jolt awake, grab our phone, silence the alarm — and there, lying in bed, phone in hand, we face our first decision of the new day. Do we shut off the screen? Or do we start scrolling? I wanted to know how common this dilemma was among Christians. So back in April…
This is a worship service and not a public lecture. The act of worship is not mainly the transfer of information. The act of worship is mainly the exultation of our hearts over the greatness and beauty and worth of Jesus Christ, our Savior and our God. Worship is happening when we treasure that greatness,…
Gandalf is beloved by many, and for good reason. J.R.R. Tolkien’s wizard is a noble picture of wisdom and strength in the face of great evil. It’s hard not to like him. In Gandalf, Tolkien sets forth the wizard in his most positive and righteous light. This positive light has been captured recently in a…
Mr. A is a member of the church. He was baptized years ago, still professes faith, and shows up routinely on Sundays. While he isn’t known for possessing much love to Jesus, or much zeal for spiritual things, neither is he known for being an open sinner. He is nice enough. He serves from time…
Incannex Healthcare Ltd, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing medicinal cannabinoid pharmaceutical products and psychedelic medicine therapies, has recruited two lead principal investigators for the Investigational New Drug opening phase 2/3 clinical trial investigating IHL-42X, a cannabinoid combination product, for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). John D. Hudson, MD, principal investigator for FutureSearch Trials…