God and Nature

The modern definition of a museum doesn’t capture the institution’s history. The etymology of the word “museum” is from the Greek μουσεῖον (mouseion), an altar or temple dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. It seems that from their earliest days, museums had a strong religious basis: they were originally places of worship set apart for study and the arts, and “the avenues of acquisition and exhibition were often intertwined with sacred purposes” (2). Later, even during ancient times, and increasingly with the advent of the Enlightenment and the rise of secular culture, this religious component faded and was largely replaced with other, humanistic goals (3) including research, collection, conservation, interpretation, exhibition, education, and enjoyment. Still, the question bears asking: might the idea of a Christian museum be in some way a fulfillment of the original design and purpose of museums

Chimes: March 2, 2026

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Exploring the Intersection of Faith, Empathy, and Healthcare Trust in the Experience of Informal Caregivers

Informal caregivers—adults providing unpaid medical or physical care to family or friends with adult-onset conditions—are essential yet often unrecognized contributors to U.S. health care.  One in four adults serve as caregivers, providing care valued at over $600 billion (AARP 2025).  Despite their vital role, many lack training, social support, and connection to professional care networks.  Public health professionals can promote sustainable, whole-person care by integrating caregiver training and referral systems into practice

Contact Binary Stars: a roadmap to their nature and evolution

A complete life cycle for W UMa systems Mass transfer from secondary driven by primary Sign of flow essential to stability criteria  Consistent with observations of distributions of M, T, P, q, dP/dt, (P,q)merger Ongoing THEORY  Understand f distribution  Compute grid of models to compare with populations of various ages •  OBSERVATION:Rubin observatory data Establish parameter distributions vs. location or kinematics  Find the next red nova before it explode

The Banner - v. 161, no. 1 - (January 2026)

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Chimes: March 23, 2026

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Spiritual Scaffolding: Integrating Acute Care Nursing Empathy and Caregiver Religiosity to Enhance Well-being for the Work of the Informal Caregiver

Informal caregivers—adults providing unpaid medical or physical care to family or friends with adult-onset conditions— are essential yet often unrecognized contributors to U.S. health care. • One in four adults serve as caregivers, providing care valued at over $600 billion (AARP 2025). • Despite their vital role, many lack training, social support, and connection to professional care networks. • Health professionals can promote sustainable, whole-person care by integrating caregiver training and referral systems into acute care practice

Chimes: February 2, 2026

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Making Sense of and Responding to the Good and Bad Within Psychology: Common Grace and Antithesis as Tools for Psychology

As psychologists and students of psychology make sense of and respond to the good and bad within human behavior and its study, theological tools benefit their discernment. This paper presents two Neocalvinist theological concepts — common grace and antithesis — as tools for psychologists. These concepts help psychologists recognize God’s common gifts to humanity while also identifying what must be corrected. Such applications benefit psychologists in clinical cases and as they consider theoretical frameworks. When used together, these tools encourage us to anticipate both the true, good, and beautiful things in the world and the need at times for redirection. Such anticipation encourages continued witness and service within culture — avoiding both uncritical acceptance and complete rejection of theories and scientific insights