Author: Jon Albert

The recent election has driven many Christians to find hope in the assurance that, “God is still on His throne.”  In fact, I too expressed this confidence in a Facebook post about 2 weeks before the election.  But what does that mean?  What are we attempting to express to ourselves and others? Psalm 103:19 says, “The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” Jesus says in Matthew 28:18, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Paul writes about Jesus

Fall is synonymous with crisp air, mild temperatures, vibrant colors, alluring aromas, and change (and football…just saying).  Leaves that once melded into the landscape now stand apart vibrantly, dazzling the eyes with color.  The wind enriches the display by causing the leaves to dance, generating a 3D image of pigment and action.  The fresh air and fall aroma contribute a 4th dimension to complete the experience. The fall landscape is transformed from a blur of green hues to a tapestry of brilliant color.  God’s creation is shouting a reminder

The 2016 river season has run its course.  As always, it is nearly impossible to find words that aptly describe the experience.  However, one possibility may be, “HOT”.  I think a vacation in Antarctica sounds quite pleasant.  A balmy 20 degrees below zero is not a terrible thought for me right now.  However, the heat never interfered with the joy and delight of what we were privileged to do. One of the most life-changing stops on an upper river trip is Blacktail Canyon.  There are 3 pieces to this

There are many exciting ways to interact with the geology and history of Grand Canyon.  Rafting and hiking the Canyon appeals to the adventure seekers of the world and never disappoints.  Exploring the rim of Grand Canyon by car, bus, foot, or bike is exceptionally breath-taking, but does not require the level of adventure associated with hiking and rafting.  Straddling the back of a mule is another entertaining option for canyon exploration. Tourism at Grand Canyon got a mammoth boost in September of 1901 when the Santa Fe Railroad

“And Joshua said to them, ‘Pass on before the ark of the Lord your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the people of Israel, that this may be a sign among you.  When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of

The craziness of life can be all consuming.  Days roll by like the cars on a runaway train.  There are brief moments when we get a break from the fire hose of responsibility and expectation.  We cherish those times like the final drop of water on a desert trek.  Every day matters and we are compelled by Christ’s love to live in humble pursuit of the objectives of His kingdom.  This requires us to be self-controlled so that we can pray (1 Peter 4:7) and alert and so

Adventure with a Purpose In the past four days I have hiked nearly 30 miles in Grand Canyon with 30 people from Colorado, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, and Ohio. The first adventure was a group of men organized by Dale Armstrong and Focus on the Family. These brave men of God bonded together over three days of fellowship, hiking, and engaging God’s Word below the rim of the Grand Canyon. It is thrilling to share with you that there continues to be humble men of God spread

Traversing the wonders of Grand Canyon ushers the sojourner into intense beauty and rugged landscapes.  Standing on the rim of Grand Canyon is surreal.  Many have shared it appears as though they are looking at a picture and it somehow doesn’t seem real.  I agree.  As greedy as the eyes can be, they do not contain the capacity to take it all in.  The magnitude of the chasm stretches the mind and heart.  The colors, smells, and sounds each play a note that synchronize precisely as needed to

God has used sports to teach me many things about myself, others, the world around me, and (most importantly) kingdom work. One significant lesson came through my role on my high school football team. I was a receiver on the offensive side of the ball. I was good enough at that position to contribute to the team’s success. My role within the offense was as a “set up” man. I would make catches to get us down the field, but my best friend got most of the touchdowns. My

I was recently in the Phoenix airport with the intentions of flying to San Antonio, TX. I had determined ahead of time that I needed to travel to San Antonio. I knew that the trip would require a sacrifice of time and money, but had concluded the sacrifice was worth it. I searched out a good price for the ticket that would gain me access on the plane. Just any old ticket would not suffice. I needed one that would specifically get me to San Antonio. There were