
Armed with a B.A. in Philosophy and a minor in science, Ciskanik landed in a graduate nursing program. With the support of her enthusiastic husband, an interesting career unfolded while the family grew: a seven year stint mostly as a neurology nurse, 15 years as a homeschooling mom of six, and a six year sojourn as curriculum developer and HS science teacher (which included teaching students with cognitive differences). These experiences added fuel to her lifelong interest in all things related to God’s creation and the flourishing of the human spirit—which has found a new home on the Magis blog.
Blog Post by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S.
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Is Atheism Inconsistent with the Scientific Method?
Is atheism inconsistent with the scientific method? The answer from this year’s winner of the Templeton Prize, Marcelo Gleiser, may surprise you.
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The Four Steps to Cultivating Gratitude
Gratitude is not only the key to virtue, but also to happiness and prayer. Here are four steps to cultivating gratitude in your own life.
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The Father and Son Who Can “Bragg” About A Nobel Prize
William Bragg was a father from history whose talent, character, and influence earned both him and his son, Lawrence, a Nobel Prize in Physics.
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The Actress and the Composer Who Created the Basis for Modern Telecommunication
The Actress and the Composer Who Created the Basis for Modern Telecommunication
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Black Holes, Stephen Hawking, and the Evangelical Physicist Who Proved Him Wrong
The story of how a faithful Christian found no conflict between his faith and his work as a physicist. All while proving Stephen Hawking wrong.
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Setting Captives Free: Forgiveness and Freedom
Everett Worthington explains the science of forgiveness and reveals the positive physiological effects that forgiveness brings to the human person.
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Fr. Robert Spitzer Honored at 40th Christendom College Commencement
Father Robert Spitzer delivered the Christendom College commencement address and was awarded the college’s St. Peter Canisius Award. Watch the full address.
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'Help!' and Fr. Spitzer’s Other Favorite Short Prayers
Among the most powerful means at our disposal is prayer. Fr. Spitzer speaks here about different kinds of short prayers—the shortest of which is,“Help!”
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Arizona Conference Invites Attendees to Pursue Science and Faith for Human Flourishing
The Arizona Center for Christian Studies hosted their Conference on Faith and Science themed, “Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing.”
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Startling Encounters: How did the early Christians react to the Resurrection?
George Weigel’s Wall Street Journal article, “The Easter Effect,” discusses early Christians’ response to encounters with Jesus in His glorified body.
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Is God Part of Your Social Network?
Is God Part of Your Social Network?
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Don’t Be Left in the Dust: Solar Dust and the Renewing of Our Minds
After years of ignoring dust close to the sun, scientists have discovered a ring of dust around Mercury. How can this new discovery help our lent?
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