Author: Jon Albert

The following 5 points may be the most convincing words you will hear today.  They are the top 5 reasons to come on a Canyon Ministries trip in 2014. Number 5:  We all know that the Grand Canyon is on your bucket list. Number 4:  There is no better place to be equipped to engage the issue of evolution vs. creation. Number 3:  The most exhilarating 8 minutes of your life - the helicopter ride. Number 2:  Meet fantastic people from all over the world. Number 1:  Where else can you worship God

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."  Isaiah 43:19   Canyon Ministries has ben serving the kingdom since 1997.  However, in these recent days, God is indeed doing a new thing in Canyon Ministries. Our rim tours are officially available to you and all your family and friends.  You can now reserve a seat for a half-day or full-day rim tour right from our website.  Our online reservation

  This beautiful sunset marked the end of a day lived in the victory of Jesus.  1 Corinthians 15:57 says, "But thanks be to God!  He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Each day we are given upon this earth is our opportunity to live in victory and celebrate the love of our Creator. Yesterday we were challenged by our pastor to celebrate who God is and what he has done.  That ambition is at the heart of what Canyon Ministries is all about.  Each trip we

  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

This picture was taken on a 4-day trip in August of this year.  I am standing next to a large outcropping of travertine which is redeposited limestone that leached out of the layers above.  We are at a place called the Travertine Grotto, one of the treasured stops along the lower part of the river.  I am explaining the hike we are about to commence upon into a grotto (long narrow cave like opening in the canyon walls).  It is a bit of a scamper up a rope

We thank you for your prayers in regards to the Answers in Genesis (AIG) College Expo this past weekend.  God answered your prayers with great blessings. I had the opportunity to thank and encourage the staff at AIG as well as provide an update on the work of Canyon Ministries.  God provided good connections with colleges and students alike.  There were some Canyon Ministries alumni around as well who stopped by to share the impact their river trip continues to have in their lives.  It is always a

It is November 11th in Northern Arizona.  It's been another exquisite day of sunny and 65 degrees.  The sun is setting now and directing its remaining energy at Humphrey's Peak (the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 ft.). At times it appears as though the sun is inside the mountain setting it aglow. Perhaps it is somewhat illustrative of the position that Canyon Ministries is in right now.  We daily experience the presence and empowering of God's Spirit lighting a fire within us to serve His kingdom with