December 2013

  Kathleen just finished leading our family in a Bible activity centered on the topic of change.  It was an encouraging investigation of the scriptures that reminded us that there is a time for everything, that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and that God is always sovereign over all circumstances.  These are cherished verses for us as we have made our transition into Arizona and leading Canyon Ministries.  We feel a high sense of honor and privilege in what God has chosen for our family.  We

  Kathleen and I had the privilege of hiking in Sedona with Guy Forsythe on December 17.  Guy is the founder of Crying Rocks Ministry in Sedona.  Please take the time to check out his website at www.cryingrocks.org.  Guy was gracious enough to take some time and show us the folding in the Coconino sandstone found around Sedona.   This is the same Coconino sandstone that is the third layer in the Grand Canyon.  This particular sandstone has been the focus of conflict in regards to its origin.  The evolutionist

One of the dominating features of the Southwest - including the Grand Canyon - is the sun.We photo journal its explosion into the day and its quiet fade in the evening.  God has designed the sun to be exactly where it needs to be in relationship to the earth for the provision of life.  There are places on the earth that go through long periods of time without the sun.  Artificial means are required to make up for the loss of vitamin D.  These places also have high

The first century world celebrated deep intellect, philosophical quandary, and debate.  City centers were established as a place for people to debate the latest trend in philosophy and ideas.  This was the sport of the day.  A good living could be made by someone crafty with words and well traveled.  As Rome established trade routes and road systems, this became evermore prevalent. It was into this culture that Paul warned the church in Colosse not to become held captive by shallow philosophy that depends upon the world rather than