Mary Jo & I were doing presentations at a church on Sunday. One of the parents really got excited about the creation message and wanted some resources. I suggested two “must have books” for her boys on dinosaurs (Dragons of the Deep, and Dinosaurs for Kids). Her question was “Do you think they will read them?” I guess they were really into video games. I assured her not only of the importance that they get material to counteract the evolutionary indoctrination but also...
Read MoreNew March/April Newsletter Online Now
We wanted to let all of our readers know that we have posted the newest Think and Believe and Kids Think and Believe, Too! to the website. I have provided the links below. New articles like “Why Creation Vacations?” and “Moon Origins?” are there for your education and encouragement. For kids we have the article,”Not Just a Bible Story,” as well as games. Please forward on links to our website to any friend who may be edified or challenged. Again, we would like...
Read MoreA Crucial Question: What Is The Evidence?
One of the most important, but most difficult, things to accomplish in schools is to teach students to think. It’s easy for teachers to fall into the trap of allowing their students to just memorize all kinds of information and repeat it on a test. However, real learning entails much more than just memorizing. Real learning comes by comparing, contrasting, classifying, applying, analyzing and evaluating data. It starts with asking the right questions. Whenever we speak...
Read MoreAn Encounter with Muhlenbergia Torreyi: A Grass That Grows in Circles
I had the opportunity to participate in the Grand Canyon Adventure Bus Trip sponsored by the Institute for Creation Research. It was an unforgettable experience as we toured Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Petrified Forest, Sunset Crater, and numerous other sites of interest in Arizona and Utah. We marveled at God’s creative handiwork and were awed by the evidence of His judgment during the Flood. Though we saw much geology, I, as usual, was especially interested in the...
Read MoreFlying Fish
We just finished 2 weeks of family vacation either on the water or near the water. I am always amazed at the great diversity of animal life God created on and in the seas. From 9 decks above the ocean, I looked down and caught the sight of a silvery flash streaking above the water. Within seconds it was gone, but soon I saw a miniature explosion, and out of the water was another streak of silver … a flying fish! Now I have seen flying fish before, but never at this height....
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 MoreFamily Time
For those of you who have been following us on the AOI blog, you might have wondered why Marilyn and I have been silent for the last 3 weeks. We have been on vacation for 2 weeks, followed by 1 week away on a mission trip with our church in New Mexico (with no internet access). Since becoming a Christian, I have always tried to put God first, family second, and ministry third. One of the downsides of being in a traveling ministry is being away from family for long periods...
Read MoreThe Moon: Test Your Knowledge
Q: True or False? The age of moon rocks is what secular scientists use to determine the age of the solar system. A: True (and False). The assigned age of 4.6 billion years for the solar system is based on radioisotope study of moon rocks and meteorites. However, check our web (use the Discover Creation Search Engine) to understand the problems with these dating methods. Q: True or False? Most earth rocks tend to yield younger radioisotope ages than moon rocks. A: True....
Read MoreWeb Response From India
I received this email from someone in India who has found our website: Dear Sirs, I intend to introduce myself as Pastor *******, based in *****, India. I found your website to be wonderful with material made in the spirit of I would say young Elihu’s remarks in the Book of Job “Let me go on, and I will show you the truth. For I have not finished defending God! I will present profound arguments for the righteousness of my Creator.”- Job 36:2-3 Keep up your good...
Read MoreAssumptions: How Good Are They?
Whenever a scientist begins an experiment, he accepts certain basic, unprovable assumptions. Sometimes these assumptions may seem quite believable – other times, they may be a shot in the dark. If the assumptions are good, the results are probably reliable. If the assumptions are bad, so are the results. Consider the following examples. In the past, functions of various body organs were not understood. Since evolution was assumed true, many organs were assumed to be...
Read MoreRifkin and Today’s Genetic Engineering
Mary Jo and I have had the privilege and pleasure of staying with Dave Harper and his wife, Barb, while teaching in Pinedale, WY. We always enjoy being with them, both because of their great hospitality and the stimulating conversation. Dave, currently the President of our Board of Directors, reminded me this morning of a quotation, originally written in 1983, which I had read years ago. With today’s push toward genetic engineering, I think we should be aware of the...
Read MoreTsunami
It’s hard to describe the emotions felt while watching tsunami waves engulfing Japan in real time. Viewing the before and after images gives a glimpse of the destruction. And yet the loss and human suffering is unimaginable. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, friends, farms, businesses, personal belongings – and their sense of order and security in life. The trauma they have faced, and are continuing to face, seems overwhelming. Oh, that they would turn to...
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