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  I was recently asked a great question by a young, energetic follower of Christ as we sat under the stars at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.  He wondered out loud, "Why are so many Christians boring and bored?"  He expressed disheartening frustration with the many genuine followers of Christ that lacked the ability to let loose in laughter and fun.  It appeared to him that many of the Christians that knew how to have fun lacked depth, while the Christians with depth lacked fun. There is no excuse

An April raft trip through the Grand Canyon spills over with adventure and the weather participates as an unpredictable companion for the journey.  The most recent April romp through the wilds of Grand Canyon included rain, sleet, and snow urging us down river toward shelter and a warm lunch. Praise God for Redwall Cavern, propane, cheese, ham, and bread! We camped the second night at Eminence near Point Hansbrough at river mile 44.  As previously mentioned, the day had been cold, precipitation laden, and windy.  A hike was in

Alright, so really it's about God and our trust in Him and His word.  Upon that foundation, God builds a community of believers called to love and serve one another and bear each others' burdens.  Day upon day is deluged with details, responsibilities, questions, and concerns.  Our attention must be given to these as we love the Lord with all our heart and all our mind.  1 Peter 3:15 makes it quite clear that we are to be prepared to give a reason for our hope.  To be

What makes the Grand Canyon, "Grand"?  To some degree, the answer is subjective.  The Grand Canyon impacts people in vastly different ways.  It evokes a sense of awe in us all, but for different reasons.  It may be the size, display of colors, wide open expanse, wildlife, vegetation, or a wide host of other possibilities.  Regardless, I believe each of us can find our fit in one of these areas.   The immense size of the Grand Canyon nearly takes your breath away the first time you see it.  Tom

This is an exciting week for Canyon Ministries.  Thursday marks the beginning of our spring board meeting/work weekend.  We will begin Thursday evening with supper and a general overview of the incredible favor God has upon us.  The remainder of the weekend will include a board members rim tour at the south rim and discussion of the details of the ministry including evaluation and direction. We would appreciate your involvement, because you matter to us.  There are three ways we are asking you to participate. 1) Please pray for wisdom,

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."   How often in life do you get to say, "Monday was fun!"?  Monday, March 24th, 2014 was one of those opportunities for Kathleen and I.  We were blessed with guiding a half-day tour at the south rim of the Grand Canyon.  One of our stops was at Grandview overlook.  As usual, it was quite busy there with

We just returned from exploring Zion National Park.  The swirling cross beds of the Navajo Sandstone are not only beautiful, but speak boldly of an immense amount of water spreading thick layers of sediment across the continent.  While standing at Angel's Landing, I was reminded of a simple truth that I pass on to you today.  In the midst of the details surrounding the origins discussion, it can be easy to get lost and even carried off by the constant flow of argument and evidence lobbing.  God's word

  There is still some room left on a raft for you this summer.  You can research the river information on our website at www.canyonministries.org and even make your reservation today. We have great options for you to choose from.  There are 7 day trips and 4 day trips available.  Let me tell you about one of each. 4-Day geology and biology raft trip with Dr. Georgia Purdum.  (May 17-May 20) This is a thrilling 4 days.  In this adventure you will fly on a small plane out to the Bar10

Rafting through the Grand Canyon is unlike anything else you will ever do.  Exploring the side canyons unveils new surprises upon each visit.  Plunging through the rapids with laughter and cheers is exhilarating.  Sleeping on the cot as the heavens dance above you renders you speechless and begs you to stay awake for just one more minute.  The people you meet become comrades of adventure and lifelong friends.  The magnitude of the rock layers extending a vertical mile into the massive blue sky humbles the independent heart, yet