This new, faith-based Christian channel was launched by Jeffrey Peterson, of the Jeff.pro channel, on May 1, 2024.
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As a follower of Christ, I am constantly in awe of God's immense greatness and His work in my life and the lives of others.
I am often asked where my faith arose. My journey to faith was supercharged by an extraordinary personal experience that took place shortly before the new millennium, an event which opened my eyes in a way I believe was indeed miraculous. Certain parts of this experience were documented by major news media in Arizona at the time it happened.
I have grown to believe over time that this event may have been a modern day miracle. There is no other way for myself, or others who were affected by it, to explain what happened. I believe in my heart it was significant enough to where the history is worthy of investigation and preserving for many others to learn from. As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of this life and history changing event, soon I plan to gather a group of friends to investigate the facts and details surrounding this occurrence.
I am quite sure the history, once investigated, will offer proof of a true, completely unique, modern day miracle. Even then, I know that my story is but a small testament to God's power and grace. I feel called to write more, to continue sharing the truths of Scripture and the eternal hope found in God’s messages.
Together, we can encourage one another in our walks with Christ and discern ways to more effectively share the Good News with those who have not yet experienced the love and salvation found in Jesus. Ultimately it is God's Word, not my own experiences, that has the power to transform lives.
Many of you may have first read my writing on the Jeff.pro channel, where I write primairly about technology, which has been the subject of my life-long career. As the membership and content on the Jeff.pro channel evolves, I will be sharing my Christian-focused writing and biblical reflections on this Telegram channel.
If you are interested to taking part in this journey, I encourage you to join and to stay engaged. I will be writing and posting new material on this channel from time to time, every week, going forward.
I am often asked where my faith arose. My journey to faith was supercharged by an extraordinary personal experience that took place shortly before the new millennium, an event which opened my eyes in a way I believe was indeed miraculous. Certain parts of this experience were documented by major news media in Arizona at the time it happened.
I have grown to believe over time that this event may have been a modern day miracle. There is no other way for myself, or others who were affected by it, to explain what happened. I believe in my heart it was significant enough to where the history is worthy of investigation and preserving for many others to learn from. As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of this life and history changing event, soon I plan to gather a group of friends to investigate the facts and details surrounding this occurrence.
I am quite sure the history, once investigated, will offer proof of a true, completely unique, modern day miracle. Even then, I know that my story is but a small testament to God's power and grace. I feel called to write more, to continue sharing the truths of Scripture and the eternal hope found in God’s messages.
Together, we can encourage one another in our walks with Christ and discern ways to more effectively share the Good News with those who have not yet experienced the love and salvation found in Jesus. Ultimately it is God's Word, not my own experiences, that has the power to transform lives.
Many of you may have first read my writing on the Jeff.pro channel, where I write primairly about technology, which has been the subject of my life-long career. As the membership and content on the Jeff.pro channel evolves, I will be sharing my Christian-focused writing and biblical reflections on this Telegram channel.
If you are interested to taking part in this journey, I encourage you to join and to stay engaged. I will be writing and posting new material on this channel from time to time, every week, going forward.
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The heavens declare the glory of God
a short essay by Jeffrey Peterson
April 8, 2024
The Journey from Atheism to Belief
When reading about the theological journeys of atheists who have become ardent believers in Christ, a common theme emerges. Many of these individuals struggled to relate to the concepts of God and His Son, perceiving them as distant, almost "mythological" forces in the universe. This perception was often due to the old English used in early versions of the Bible, such as the King James Bible. Additionally, some found it inconvenient to adhere to the disciplinary writings of the Bible, as such disciplines restricted their earthly indulgences and seemingly "took away their fun."
The Truth of God's Word
Despite their initial resistance, these atheists consistently encounter the Truth of God's Word. Those who have been interested in science throughout their lives constantly face the mathematical impossibility of the Universe's existence, mankind, and all things that would be impossible without intelligent design. This "elephant in the room" disturbs atheists, as the sheer super-intelligence and impossibility of our known Universe existing without a designer remains an unsolvable problem for those who insist upon their own ability to explain the absence of a creator.
The Deceptive Nature of Atheists
Steven Hawking, who this writer has grown to view as one of the greatest frauds of our generation, purported to acknowledge God as the creator of the universe when it helped him in the public view. In 2008, at an event with the Pope, Hawking said, "The laws may have been decreed by God, but God does not intervene to break the laws." However, in his 2010 book, The Grand Design, he wrote in a cowardly way that tried to make a bold statement while still giving him a defense to not entirely disclaiming God's existence: "It is not necessary to invoke God [for the universe to have been created in history]." Curiously, Hawking's u-turn about God's role in the creation of the universe took place about three years after he visited the private island of Jeffrey Epstein, one of the worst criminal human traffickers of modern times.
Modern-day atheist Richard Dawkins has deceptively claimed throughout his presentations that Albert Einstein was an atheist. This is not true.
In fact, Einstein explicitly acknowledged his belief in God in many of his writings: "Every scientist becomes convinced that the laws of nature manifest the existence of a spirit vastly superior to that of men." "The divine reveals itself in the physical world." "My God created laws… His universe is not ruled by wishful thinking but by immutable laws." "I want to know how God created this world. I want to know his thoughts." Each of these are actual, exact quotes of Albert Einstein, who went on to explicitly declare, "There is harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognise, yet there are people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me to support such views. . . .I am not an atheist, and I don't think I can call myself a pantheist." (Einstein in a conversation with Hubertus zu Löwenstein, in Löwenstein's book Towards the Further Shore (London Victor Gollancz 1968)
It can be concluded on a theological belief from these examples that Steven Hawking and Richard Dawkins's false claims and promotion of atheism demonstrate that both were touched by Satan's deceptive nature, while Einstein's superior intelligence led him to find proof of God in mathematics and our known scientific universe.
The Impossibility of a Universe Without a Creator
When finally faced with the inevitable, even the "smartest" among non-believers must concede that there is no other explanation for the majority of our known universe's greatest mysteries. It is a beautiful paradox for self-proclaimed “atheist scientists” to discover that there is indeed a Creator, and that He is an artistic, fair, just, and loving God.
a short essay by Jeffrey Peterson
April 8, 2024
The Journey from Atheism to Belief
When reading about the theological journeys of atheists who have become ardent believers in Christ, a common theme emerges. Many of these individuals struggled to relate to the concepts of God and His Son, perceiving them as distant, almost "mythological" forces in the universe. This perception was often due to the old English used in early versions of the Bible, such as the King James Bible. Additionally, some found it inconvenient to adhere to the disciplinary writings of the Bible, as such disciplines restricted their earthly indulgences and seemingly "took away their fun."
The Truth of God's Word
Despite their initial resistance, these atheists consistently encounter the Truth of God's Word. Those who have been interested in science throughout their lives constantly face the mathematical impossibility of the Universe's existence, mankind, and all things that would be impossible without intelligent design. This "elephant in the room" disturbs atheists, as the sheer super-intelligence and impossibility of our known Universe existing without a designer remains an unsolvable problem for those who insist upon their own ability to explain the absence of a creator.
The Deceptive Nature of Atheists
Steven Hawking, who this writer has grown to view as one of the greatest frauds of our generation, purported to acknowledge God as the creator of the universe when it helped him in the public view. In 2008, at an event with the Pope, Hawking said, "The laws may have been decreed by God, but God does not intervene to break the laws." However, in his 2010 book, The Grand Design, he wrote in a cowardly way that tried to make a bold statement while still giving him a defense to not entirely disclaiming God's existence: "It is not necessary to invoke God [for the universe to have been created in history]." Curiously, Hawking's u-turn about God's role in the creation of the universe took place about three years after he visited the private island of Jeffrey Epstein, one of the worst criminal human traffickers of modern times.
Modern-day atheist Richard Dawkins has deceptively claimed throughout his presentations that Albert Einstein was an atheist. This is not true.
In fact, Einstein explicitly acknowledged his belief in God in many of his writings: "Every scientist becomes convinced that the laws of nature manifest the existence of a spirit vastly superior to that of men." "The divine reveals itself in the physical world." "My God created laws… His universe is not ruled by wishful thinking but by immutable laws." "I want to know how God created this world. I want to know his thoughts." Each of these are actual, exact quotes of Albert Einstein, who went on to explicitly declare, "There is harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognise, yet there are people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me to support such views. . . .I am not an atheist, and I don't think I can call myself a pantheist." (Einstein in a conversation with Hubertus zu Löwenstein, in Löwenstein's book Towards the Further Shore (London Victor Gollancz 1968)
It can be concluded on a theological belief from these examples that Steven Hawking and Richard Dawkins's false claims and promotion of atheism demonstrate that both were touched by Satan's deceptive nature, while Einstein's superior intelligence led him to find proof of God in mathematics and our known scientific universe.
The Impossibility of a Universe Without a Creator
When finally faced with the inevitable, even the "smartest" among non-believers must concede that there is no other explanation for the majority of our known universe's greatest mysteries. It is a beautiful paradox for self-proclaimed “atheist scientists” to discover that there is indeed a Creator, and that He is an artistic, fair, just, and loving God.
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And fortunately for us, when we do wise up and find Him, He is waiting for all of us to return to Him with open arms.
The Alignment of Science and God's Design
The known science, math, and technology of this world, to the extent that it is true, is not in conflict with God's word. When we get it right, which is not always the case, and when it is truthful, such as the truth found in our simple earthly math, it is in perfect alignment with His design. False science, on the other hand, such as that which was used to promote so-called “covid mrna vaccines” in recent times, is based on lies and usually bad intent, proving that it is not science or technology itself that is inherently bad, but rather how earthly man chooses to use it with free will.
The Power of Faith
As we begin to understand that our scientific and technological exploration of the world is not in conflict with God's designs, we become a little smarter. We are welcome to study the mathematically perfect Universe He designed. However, there is much that we as humans may ultimately not be able to "solve" with our earthly math, as it surpasses human understanding. To understand it, we need faith—the same faith that bonds us to our loved ones, assures us that tomorrow will arrive, and tells us that Good will prevail over Evil.
Seeing God's Designs
People often say, "I can't see Him with my own eyes." But you can, if you are willing to read, study, and challenge earthly knowledge, as He invites and encourages us to do. His designs surround our known world on both a macro and micro scale. The heavens proclaim His glory, and relatively recent inventions such as electron microscopes allow us to see molecular design, which is incredible and perfect, yet not fully explainable by rudimentary theses such as pure "evolution," which lacks a provable origin story.
The Proof of God's Existence
Two thousand years ago, God sent us His Son to explain it all to us, yet not everyone has the maturity and intelligence to realize the authenticity of His word and how it does indeed align with what we on earth consider “science:”
Scientific exploration gives us designs that exceed the sophistication of the greatest modern-day inventions, such as the bacterial flagellar motor, a reversible rotary nano-machine about 45 nm in diameter, embedded in the cell membrane of numerous bacteria. This brings clear, irrefutable evidence of sophisticated engineering impossible to have "evolved over time" without a designer, into clear view.
Historical events, which largely prove God's prophecies regarding life on earth, further prove the divine nature of the written Bible to a degree which will open the eyes of even the most skeptical statistician.
And mathematically speaking, the Mandelbrot Set equations are sometimes called "the Atheist's worst nightmare." In them, we see the beauty and order intrinsic in Mathematics and the design of the universe that give us a glimpse into the mind of God, which clearly contains order, beauty, and infinite variety and is evidence for a far more intelligent mind than humans.
“Scientists” should not let the “old English” nature of biblical writings distract them from the reality that God’s Word is true. When properly translated to modern day language, His word remains crisp, clear and will survives any degree of scientific testing. And we will surely witness the Truth that His miracles continue to manifest around us in our so-called “modern world,” when we are open to receive it.
Therefore, the proof is all around us, scientifically, mathematically, theologically, and in many other ways: God, and His Son, are real. Which leaves an important question, one that very well may prove the most important of your entire life on earth: Do you believe?
The Alignment of Science and God's Design
The known science, math, and technology of this world, to the extent that it is true, is not in conflict with God's word. When we get it right, which is not always the case, and when it is truthful, such as the truth found in our simple earthly math, it is in perfect alignment with His design. False science, on the other hand, such as that which was used to promote so-called “covid mrna vaccines” in recent times, is based on lies and usually bad intent, proving that it is not science or technology itself that is inherently bad, but rather how earthly man chooses to use it with free will.
The Power of Faith
As we begin to understand that our scientific and technological exploration of the world is not in conflict with God's designs, we become a little smarter. We are welcome to study the mathematically perfect Universe He designed. However, there is much that we as humans may ultimately not be able to "solve" with our earthly math, as it surpasses human understanding. To understand it, we need faith—the same faith that bonds us to our loved ones, assures us that tomorrow will arrive, and tells us that Good will prevail over Evil.
Seeing God's Designs
People often say, "I can't see Him with my own eyes." But you can, if you are willing to read, study, and challenge earthly knowledge, as He invites and encourages us to do. His designs surround our known world on both a macro and micro scale. The heavens proclaim His glory, and relatively recent inventions such as electron microscopes allow us to see molecular design, which is incredible and perfect, yet not fully explainable by rudimentary theses such as pure "evolution," which lacks a provable origin story.
The Proof of God's Existence
Two thousand years ago, God sent us His Son to explain it all to us, yet not everyone has the maturity and intelligence to realize the authenticity of His word and how it does indeed align with what we on earth consider “science:”
Scientific exploration gives us designs that exceed the sophistication of the greatest modern-day inventions, such as the bacterial flagellar motor, a reversible rotary nano-machine about 45 nm in diameter, embedded in the cell membrane of numerous bacteria. This brings clear, irrefutable evidence of sophisticated engineering impossible to have "evolved over time" without a designer, into clear view.
Historical events, which largely prove God's prophecies regarding life on earth, further prove the divine nature of the written Bible to a degree which will open the eyes of even the most skeptical statistician.
And mathematically speaking, the Mandelbrot Set equations are sometimes called "the Atheist's worst nightmare." In them, we see the beauty and order intrinsic in Mathematics and the design of the universe that give us a glimpse into the mind of God, which clearly contains order, beauty, and infinite variety and is evidence for a far more intelligent mind than humans.
“Scientists” should not let the “old English” nature of biblical writings distract them from the reality that God’s Word is true. When properly translated to modern day language, His word remains crisp, clear and will survives any degree of scientific testing. And we will surely witness the Truth that His miracles continue to manifest around us in our so-called “modern world,” when we are open to receive it.
Therefore, the proof is all around us, scientifically, mathematically, theologically, and in many other ways: God, and His Son, are real. Which leaves an important question, one that very well may prove the most important of your entire life on earth: Do you believe?
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, on this blessed Sunday, as we look forward to commemorating Your Son's Ascension, we pray to You with repentant hearts, seeking to live according to Your perfect will revealed in Your Word.
Forgive us, Lord, for the times our focus has been on temporary worldly things rather than the eternal life purchased for us through the death of Your one and only begotten Son, Jesus, on the cross, for our sins. Cleanse our hearts and minds, and grant us salvation by Your grace alone, through faith in Him.
Fill us anew with the power of Your Holy Spirit, so that we may boldly proclaim the Good News, that the lost can receive forgiveness and new life by accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior, just as the disciples did after witnessing the Ascension. Open the eyes and hearts of the unbelievers to the truth of Your Gospel.
All glory and praise to You, our Eternal God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever.
We pray in the precious name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
Heavenly Father, on this blessed Sunday, as we look forward to commemorating Your Son's Ascension, we pray to You with repentant hearts, seeking to live according to Your perfect will revealed in Your Word.
Forgive us, Lord, for the times our focus has been on temporary worldly things rather than the eternal life purchased for us through the death of Your one and only begotten Son, Jesus, on the cross, for our sins. Cleanse our hearts and minds, and grant us salvation by Your grace alone, through faith in Him.
Fill us anew with the power of Your Holy Spirit, so that we may boldly proclaim the Good News, that the lost can receive forgiveness and new life by accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior, just as the disciples did after witnessing the Ascension. Open the eyes and hearts of the unbelievers to the truth of Your Gospel.
All glory and praise to You, our Eternal God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever.
We pray in the precious name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
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Song Lyrics
Come as You Are
Crowder
[Verse 1]
Come out of sadness
From wherever you've been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You're not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
[Verse 2]
There's hope for the hopeless
And all those who've strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There's rest for the weary
Rest that endures
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't cure
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Fall in his arms
Come as you are
There’s joy for the morning
Oh sinner be still
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are
by Jeffrey Peterson
Come as You Are
Crowder
[Verse 1]
Come out of sadness
From wherever you've been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't heal
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You're not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
[Verse 2]
There's hope for the hopeless
And all those who've strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There's rest for the weary
Rest that endures
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can't cure
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Fall in his arms
Come as you are
There’s joy for the morning
Oh sinner be still
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
[Chorus]
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are
by Jeffrey Peterson
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
Though our Lord has departed from our sight,
We know He reigns forevermore.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, we pray.
Grant us patience as we await Your glorious outpouring.
May our lives bear witness to the truth of Your Son.
Strengthen our faith during this season of watching and waiting.
For we are Your people, called to proclaim Your wondrous deeds,
Until Christ returns in glory to make all things new.
In the name of the risen Savior we pray,
Amen.
"If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth...On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you." John 14:15-21
by Jeffrey Peterson
Heavenly Father,
Though our Lord has departed from our sight,
We know He reigns forevermore.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, we pray.
Grant us patience as we await Your glorious outpouring.
May our lives bear witness to the truth of Your Son.
Strengthen our faith during this season of watching and waiting.
For we are Your people, called to proclaim Your wondrous deeds,
Until Christ returns in glory to make all things new.
In the name of the risen Savior we pray,
Amen.
"If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth...On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you." John 14:15-21
by Jeffrey Peterson
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PRAYER
Almighty God, our Heavenly King,
Today we rejoice and praise Your glorious name!
You have poured out Your Spirit upon Your people.
Fill our hearts with the fire of Your love.
Empower us to boldly proclaim the good news of salvation.
Give us courage to be Your witnesses to the ends of the earth.
May the gospel go forth in power and truth.
Break down the barriers that divide Your children.
Unite us in the bond of perfect peace.
For You make of us one new humanity in Christ.
Glory and honor be to You, O Lord!
Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
Almighty God, our Heavenly King,
Today we rejoice and praise Your glorious name!
You have poured out Your Spirit upon Your people.
Fill our hearts with the fire of Your love.
Empower us to boldly proclaim the good news of salvation.
Give us courage to be Your witnesses to the ends of the earth.
May the gospel go forth in power and truth.
Break down the barriers that divide Your children.
Unite us in the bond of perfect peace.
For You make of us one new humanity in Christ.
Glory and honor be to You, O Lord!
Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
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PRAYER
Almighty and Eternal God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are the one true God. You revealed Yourself to us as a Trinity of Persons, existing in perfect unity and love.
Father God, You created all things. You are the Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth. We praise You for Your infinite power, wisdom, and majesty. You alone deserve our worship and devotion.
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, You became human and lived among us, showing us the Father's loving heart. Through Your sacrifice on the cross, You took our sins upon Yourself and made things right for us. By Your resurrection, You defeated death and secured eternal life for us. To You, O Christ, be the highest praise, honor and glory forever.
Holy Spirit, You are our Comforter and Counselor. You live within us, empowering us, making us Holy, and shaping us to be more like Christ. We pray for Your enlightenment, Your guidance, and Your transforming power in our lives.
O blessed Trinity, keep us standing firm in this faith, so we may rightly worship You and walk in obedience to Your will. Fill our hearts with awe at the greatness of your love and the brilliance of Your glory.
We pray this in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
Almighty and Eternal God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are the one true God. You revealed Yourself to us as a Trinity of Persons, existing in perfect unity and love.
Father God, You created all things. You are the Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth. We praise You for Your infinite power, wisdom, and majesty. You alone deserve our worship and devotion.
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, You became human and lived among us, showing us the Father's loving heart. Through Your sacrifice on the cross, You took our sins upon Yourself and made things right for us. By Your resurrection, You defeated death and secured eternal life for us. To You, O Christ, be the highest praise, honor and glory forever.
Holy Spirit, You are our Comforter and Counselor. You live within us, empowering us, making us Holy, and shaping us to be more like Christ. We pray for Your enlightenment, Your guidance, and Your transforming power in our lives.
O blessed Trinity, keep us standing firm in this faith, so we may rightly worship You and walk in obedience to Your will. Fill our hearts with awe at the greatness of your love and the brilliance of Your glory.
We pray this in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
by Jeffrey Peterson
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