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Monkey Medicine (Part 2 of 2)

On today’s Creation Moments Minute, we’ll take another look at what monkeys can teach us about medicines for mankind.

The female of a rare species of woolly spider monkey in Brazil does not ovulate for about six months after she gives birth. This gives her time to raise her offspring. About six months after giving birth, the female will travel outside its usual area to gorge on the fruit of a specific tree. Researchers found that its fruit is rich in a chemical that causes the female to produce a hormone that re-starts ovulation.

As in other cases of this type, we have to ask the question: Do these animals really have innate medical knowledge or is it that God cares for them when they are sick and leads them to the right medicinal plant? Here at the Creation Moments Minute, we think the answer is obvious.

For Creation Moments Minute dot com, I’m Darren Marlar.

Ref: Boyce Rensberger. Researchers: Chimps Use Herbal Medicine.

The second segment of the first episode of Way of the Christian Philosopher. Damon Lee talks about defining who we are, incorporating belief, understanding and faith into a framework of daily living.

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Monkey Medicine (Part 1 of 2)

What can man learn about medicine by keeping an eye on monkeys? Find out on today’s Creation Moments Minute.

Folks who are in to natural remedies know that more than a quarter of our drugs come from wild plants. Traditionally, researchers in search of new drugs would ask local folk healers about plants that might be helpful. However, that isn’t always the best approach. In some societies, plants are thought to have healing powers simply because they look like a disease.

Researchers are now learning to follow animals around. Monkeys have led medical researchers to several new medicines. Chimps in Tanzania, for instance, were seen swallowing the unchewed leaves of a tree. Studies of the leaves and the droppings showed that the leaves were not digested. However, the chimps’ digestive system had removed chemicals from the surface of the leaves that kill intestinal parasites.

More about monkey medicine on our next program.

For Creation Moments Minute dot com, I’m Darren Marlar.

Ref: Boyce Rensberger. Researchers: Chimps Use Herbal Medicine.

Intelligent Animal Antics

How intelligent are animals? Can they be taught to understand simple sentences? We’ll answer these questions on today’s Creation Moments Minute.

While debate continues about whether chimps can actually learn to communicate with language, there is little question that they understand simple sentences. However, this doesn’t prove any relationship between man and apes. Research also shows that dolphins and sea lions can learn language.

Dolphins also have a few other tricks up their, um, fins. They try to hide from tuna boats by not jumping when a tuna boat is near. If this doesn’t work, dolphins will swim on the right side of the boat because the cranes and nets are usually on the left side.

As one scientist put it, animals are as smart as they need to be, no more and no less. When God made the animals, He was generous with something He has an unlimited amount of – intelligence.

For Creation Moments Minute dot com, I’m Darren Marlar.

Ref: Shannon Brownlee. 1985. “A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery.” Discover, Oct., pp. 85-93.

What is keeping you from praying? Satan does "steal, kill and destroy." (John 10:10) What often is keeping us from praying is not the enemy, but ourselves. This video will challenge you and encourage you to be praying. Uploaded with Permission.

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Are you a new believer who needs training on prayer? Have you been a believer for a long time, but realize your prayer life is hurting? This series is for you. It will challenge, encourage and strengthen you spiritual walk with God. Uploaded with permission.

The Rock-Climbing Catfish

It's not very pretty, nor is it graceful, but Colombia's rock-climbing catfish has a unique ability among fish. Find out more on today's Creation Moments Minute.

The rock-climbing catfish's climbing equipment begins with a powerful sucker mouth. Once it has attached its sucker to the rock, it pulls up its stomach plate and anchors it. With its body anchored, it moves its sucker up the face of the rock and repeats the process. The fish can walk up a 20-foot rock wall in about 30 minutes!

Who gave the rock-climbing catfish that powerful sucker mouth? Who gave it such a clever bony stomach plate and the powerful muscles to control it? And who taught it to climb rocks? One opinion says that no one did it. The other says that it was the work of God. The Bible's claim of a Creator is the only one that makes sense!

For Creation Moments Minute, I’m Darren Marlar.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek." (Romans 1:16)

This is a scriptural video about the Good News of Jesus Christ.

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Credits (Please Note - Although we have used footage from various people, churches or denominations, this does not mean that we agree with what they teach. Please use the Bible, the written Word of God, and the Holy Spirit, as your guide.):
-Some of the footage that we have used is from NASA, Alden Miranda and biblevideos.org.

Ancient Modern Technology

On today’s Creation Moments Minute, we look at two modern technological marvels that were around before the time of Christ.

It is unfortunate that we so often have the sense that nothing technologically important has happened in human history until modern times. This helps maintain the illusion that humans are indeed progressing and evolving upward.

Differential gears, allowing a machine to perform two functions simultaneously, were not used in modern times until 1575. However, a model planetarium using differential gears was found in a ship that sank off Greece in 78 B.C.

That’s not all. While Ben Franklin is given credit for discovering electricity, electric batteries dating from 100 B.C. have been found in Iraq.

Despite all of our modern gadgets, there is no evidence that humans are any more clever today than they were on the first day they walked the Earth – just as the Bible says.

For Creation Moments Minute, I’m Darren Marlar.

God’s Chemistry Again Outpaces Man

On today’s Creation Moments Minute, we look at how a single fertilized cell divides into many different kinds of cells – including liver cells, skin cells, brain cells, and bone cells.

Human growth factor – a chemical produced by our body – is being studied to see if it is responsible for the development of all those different cells from a single cell. However, this is only one of thirty known chemicals that influence the development of new cells.

Where do all of these incredible chemicals come from? They don't come from laboratories staffed with the best brains in science. They are produced by our bodies. Science should stand in awe at the evident wisdom behind those chemical structures and the way they work. And that's one of the best arguments that we were created by a wise and powerful Creator, not by mindless chemical accidents!

For Creation Moments Minute, I’m Darren Marlar.

Love (How it Fulfills the Law)
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On today’s Creation Moments Minute, we take another look at the lobster’s amazing ability to smell and taste.

Am I prideful? Is pride destroying my life and my family? A message in 1995 at Campus Crusade for Christ. Nancy DeMoss shares the truth behind being broken before God. She shares a list of a proud person verses a broken person. This video has changed so many people around the world in their walk with God.

In Jesus's eyes being weak IS just fine with Him. He accepts and loves us when we are at our weakest, just as much as when we are strong

"Intentional Woman", Lorri Allen, inspires you in this short video to stay active and healthy.

At the Intentional Living Center we have a passion to help you live for Christ in all areas of their life. Through our ministry you will receive practical, useful help and encouragement, which will help you focus on what matters most and follow through with action to help ignite transformation in your life.

To learn more about the Intentional Living Center visit www.TheIntentionalLife.com

"Intentional Woman", Lorri Allen, inspires you in this short video to stay active and healthy.

At the Intentional Living Center we have a passion to help you live for Christ in all areas of their life. Through our ministry you will receive practical, useful help and encouragement, which will help you focus on what matters most and follow through with action to help ignite transformation in your life.

To learn more about the Intentional Living Center visit www.TheIntentionalLife.com