Seminars are going great here in Illinois. We were very busy on our first stop in Mackinaw, IL, it included: a two night church seminar; a Saturday morning homeschool group; a Saturday evening deer fry; and teaching again three hours on Sunday morning. We also had a special time of fellowship with several families in their homes for meals. They were a great blessing to us. The Deer Fry held at New Castle Bible Church, Mackinaw, IL, was a unique event. I had the...
Read MoreCreation Field Trip through the Southwest
Our caravan is 40 strong! Mary Jo & I are leading a group of 31 Jackson Hole Bible College students, plus their staff, on a 12 day field trip of the Southwest. So far, we have had a series of Creation classes before we left Grand Junction, a tour of the Colorado National Monument, Dinosaur Journey Museum, Dinosaur Valley excavation site, and now we are at Moab, Utah. All along the way, we are giving “mini” lectures relating to the site, putting them in the light of the...
Read MoreCreation Moments
In February, 2011 I was invited to give my talk on The Hand of God to the Greater Houston Creation Association in Houston, Texas. After the seminar, I met a man who gave his name as Mark Cadwallader. That name sounded very familiar. “You are not the Mark Cadwallader of Creation Moments are you?” I asked. He was and I was very pleased and excited to meet him. Mark W. Cadwallader is Board Chairman of Creation Moments. So why was I excited to meet him? I receive...
Read MoreYouth Rally and People “Getting It!”
Mary Jo & I spoke for a youth rally as a portion of our seminar series in Pinedale, Wyoming. Someone who really saw how important it was to get as many youth as possible to see the creation material donated a brand new IPAD as a prize for a drawing held during the rally. That “bribe,” coupled with a pizza party and a pastor who also encouraged them to come, got a lot of youth out! We were also happy to see most all of them paying close attention to our creation...
Read MoreRaising Up Faithful Men to Preach
This was my fourth time to travel to India teaching creation. The spiritual hunger I observed was greater than all previous trips. Many have been taught evolution and have compromised Scripture with this philosophy. Once they realize the fallacies of evolution, and Genesis is true history, a burden was lifted and you could see the joy arise in their faces. Many truly understood the importance of this message and some are eager to teach this message to others. We are...
Read More“,But the LORD directs his steps.”
I would like to praise the LORD for His faithfulness in my recent trip to India. He provided abundantly in so many different areas. I am thankful for the provision of finances to allow me the opportunity to minister to the Indian people. God was also faithful in providing safety while traveling to seven different cities in one month, good health throughout the trip, and the strength to endure a very rigorous schedule. It was a joy to see how God worked even through...
Read MoreAre You Hungry?
At a recent staff meeting, I was blessed to hear Rich Stepanek’s report on his latest trip to India. As often happens on international trips, Rich found a refreshing hunger to learn about creation and how it relates to the gospel message, and a welcome eagerness to sit and listen for many hours on end. (I think it’s going to be hard for him to come back to the “reality” here in the States – rigid time constraints and the busyness that tugs and pulls on people’s willingness...
Read MoreOh Yes! We Remember THAT Camp!
I was asked if we remembered “that camp” mentioned in my last blog where we spoke 25 years ago? How could we forget? It has been permanently seared into our minds! We conducted a kid’s program from 9 AM to 9 PM for the entire week! It was about 100-104 degrees in Texas with about the same humidity—and it was outdoors! (Perhaps that is why we began doing family camps in the cool Colorado Mountains?) We did arts, crafts, slide programs, and tried not to go crazy with a large...
Read MorePizza With a Passion and Purpose
Last week we met a married couple in Texas that had moved from Colorado. They had retired to a small ranch near Buena Vista, Colorado, setting the ranch up as a getaway for pastors and spouses to relax, and recuperate from the demands of ministry. This went well; however, the couple felt a burning desire to share their faith beyond the confines of the ranch. Leaving the ranch, they moved to Texas, and took a big step of faith. They opened a pizza restaurant, which they...
Read MoreMarilyn – the Apprentice Plumber
Marilyn shared in her blog, “But God You Promised,” about a new camper God has blessed us with through the generous giving of a supporting family. The newer camper (1997) is replacing an older (1986) motorhome we have used for many years of travelling in this ministry. However – age, wear, and lack of fuel economy have made the motorhome unaffordable to travel with on long tours. Earlier last year, we were able to buy a used diesel pickup with the pulling...
Read More“I Wish I Had Heard”
Last night I was able to share with a group of adults about the Origin of Man. This talk takes a look at the lack of evidence, mistakes, and misinterpretations regarding the evolutionary origins of man. I was also able to share a brief look at the problems with the dating methods being used today. After the talk, one young man approached me and said, “I sure wish I had heard this information before I went to college!” He shared that he had a degree in...
Read MoreNot In Our School!
Several weeks ago, I was invited to speak to a group of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at a charter Middle/High school. Because FCA is considered a club, we were able to meet in the classroom of a Christian teacher before school started. One of the student leaders had repeatedly requested admission for me to teach in the school, but her request was denied by the school administration. We have seen this happen a lot in the past. The excuse that is almost always given is...
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