As most of you know, I had a Whipple surgery on November 25th, because of cancer in the duodenum. As the months after my surgery pass, and as I try to adjust to my “new” (but certainly not improved!) redesigned digestive system, I have found myself having some troubling thoughts. I have often looked with envy at other people who can eat anything they want, anytime they want, and feel good afterwards. No pills, no pain, no restrictions, and I think,...
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A discovery of five skulls from Dmanisi, Georgia, has added a new twist to the story of human evolution. They believe there may not have been many different evolutionary Homo species, but just one species consisting of a huge variation within that species. “The five skulls found at Dmanisi do not seem to go together, having cranial capacities varying from 546 to 730 cubic centimeters and a constellation of features evolutionists typically assign to three different...
Read MoreTotal Surrender
I have been thinking quite a bit lately about the term “surrender.” In the weeks leading up to surgery, the word took on a whole new meaning. Suddenly, so many things were out of my control. It sometimes takes a real attitude adjustment, to release OUR control to others, even to God. I heard a sermon during this same time period, reminding me that I cannot question God’s path because it is different than my agenda; even when that path includes cancer. I MUST...
Read MoreWho’s Fault is it? A response…
I received a comment on a recent blog (Who’s fault is it?), and so I wanted to respond on today’s blog. Comment: Do you think that it’s possible that God sometimes inflicts suffering to instruct us? Hear me out. The curse of the ground was to bring thorns into the work of man, to remind him that he’s the cause of his own suffering. And the animal sacrifices instituted by God in the beginning: they cost us something. It’s a little pain to show that we...
Read MoreHow Are Fossils Formed, And What About A Fossil Hat?
How are fossils formed? We recently came across a comment about one of our blogs, Gaining Weight In The Grave, that was brought up on a blog of a prominent creationist, Jason Lisle, and we wanted to elaborate on the possibility of a felt hat fossilizing. The commenter referred to the fossilized hat being a hoax. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica (2003 Ultimate Reference Suite). A fossil is formed by: “The hard parts of organisms that become buried in...
Read MoreCongratulations Sandra
We were truly blessed recently in celebrating the high school graduation of our daughter, Sandra. The years have passed so quickly. She was a very diligent student in her homeschool studies and we have enjoyed educating her these past six years. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the fellowship of family and friends attending the open house. We were even blessed to have some family travel all the way from Minnesota for the event. Sandra plans to attend Cornerstone...
Read MoreUnknown to the Aged and Wise as well
Last week I had the opportunity to teach at the Atrium, which is a retirement community in Grand Junction, CO. Not knowing what to expect or what I should teach, I thought to myself, what topic would they be interested in? I decided on “Dinosaurs and the Bible,” which is almost always a favorite. I had about twenty or so people join the class. It was a very serious group. Some feel asleep, while others were very attentive. After my program I opened the floor for...
Read MoreAn Eagerness in the Youth – For the Truth!
A while back I had flown to Michigan to speak at a regional youth event. After the first evening’s creation presentation, it was time for games. Many of the youth participated in the games, but there were several who did not. They had questions about Creation and Genesis, so we had a Creation/Genesis session that lasted for about two hours. It began with just a few kids, but as time passed, more and more joined in with the discussions. I was greatly encouraged to see...
Read MoreA Tour, or Two, at the Dinosaur Museum
Just last month, preschoolers from Alpine Christian Academy and some homeschoolers from Basalt, Colorado came to the Grand Junction area to tour the dinosaur museum in Fruita. We began at the AOI office with a program teaching them the truth about dinosaurs and preparing them for what they would see presented at the museum. We then proceeded to the museum. I answered a few questions, but the young children were mostly interested in looking at the exhibits and having the...
Read MoreA Flight, a Laptop, a Boy, and Thanks
On a recent trip, I boarded a plane from Grand Junction to Denver; my final destination was Belding, MI. Usually I am seated by adults, but this time I had the privilege of sitting by a twelve year old boy from Canada. He was a bright young lad and, would you know it, was interested in dinosaurs! As soon as it was ok to turn on laptops, I fired mine up and started teaching about dinosaurs. He was thrilled, and so was I! He had never heard of this information before....
Read MoreA Note on the Midwest Creation Fellowship Seminar
It was great to see the interest in the topic of ‘Astronomy and the Glory of God’ at the monthly meeting of the Midwest Creation Fellowship. I didn’t know what to expect, but was pleased to have a packed room of eager listeners to speak to. Many people came because they were curious about the topic of astronomy and the Bible. Some in attendance believed that God had used the ‘Big Bang’ to create. I thought I might have some opposition to the presentation, since I...
Read MoreA Visit To The Chicago Field Museum
Visiting the Chicago Field Museum was an interesting experience. It was a busy area with many school groups taking tours. Our very first exposure was to the exhibit entitled, “The Evolving Planet.” It was heartbreaking to hear the guides explaining to the children how the atmosphere was so toxic in the beginning that no life could possibly exist. It made me realize again just what a battle we are in, and how sad it is. These young innocent lives were being...
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