April 2015

What will we (what will I) give to the next generation? We (the Alberts) love track.  Miranda, Monte, and Melodie have been participating in track meets for 8 years.  As a result, Kathleen and I have spent countless hours watching and enjoying the athletes compete.  Some of the most thrilling events are the relays.  Specifically, we really get excited about the 4X1 relay.  This event has 4 different athletes sprinting 100 meters each and handing a baton from one to the other along the way.  Of course, being fast is critical

The late country star, Roger Miller sang a song titled, "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd".  The song is a silly, yet poignant proclamation that happiness is a choice.  A portion of the lyrics are: "You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd. You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd. You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to." It goes on to express all these crazy things that you can't do (like drive around with a tiger in your

Dr. Andrew Snelling and I host and lead a 9-day river trip beginning April 24th.  We have the privilege of sharing an adventure with 17 people from around the world and encouraging them in their confidence in God's character and His word.  This trip marks the beginning of the Canyon Ministries river season. So we have 10 days left to prepare.  You are a vital piece to that preparation.  Will you please commit 10 minutes a day for the next 10 days to pray for the impact of Canyon

Desert View The promises of God are certain because the character of God is certain.  The depth of our hope is anchored in the depth of God's power, sovereignty and work on our behalf.  Our enemy prowls around searching to devour our hope by undermining God's word and weaving threads of doubt.  When hope is weakened, anxiety and desperation take its place. But when hope is strong, the believer stands firm and clings to the anchor of God's immutable character and power. The Apostle Paul clung tightly to the anchor