Presentation: Geology of the Giza Plateau
Nate Loper spoke for the Creation Fellowship of Santee on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:30pm Pacific. This live presentation took place via Zoom and is now available to watch as a recording below. This talk looks beneath the pyramids to the rock they are built from. The limestone of the Giza Plateau is filled with unmistakable marine fossils—nummulites, shells, and other sea life—visible in the bedrock and even in the blocks of the Great Pyramid of Giza itself. By examining these fossils and the sedimentary features of the plateau, we trace how the stone was formed under widespread marine conditions before being quarried and shaped by ancient Egyptians. The evidence points clearly to the fact the pyramids were built in a
Christmas and the Grand Canyon
Nate Loper - December 21, 2025 One winter morning at the Grand Canyon some years ago, I had enough time to get to the canyon before the sun did. I stepped out of the van before sunrise and felt that unmistakable stillness that only comes after a storm. The crowds were gone, the air was sharp enough to wake even the sleepiest guide, and the canyon lay hidden beneath a faint blue glow. I walked toward the rim, my boots crunching down on the new snow, not quite
Is Behemoth a Dinosaur in the Bible?
Nate Loper - December 4, 2025 The identity of the mysterious “Behemoth” in Job 40:15–24 has long intrigued scholars and students of Scripture. Many commentaries suggest Behemoth was a hippopotamus or elephant, while others dismiss it as a mythological creature. However, taking the text at face value – and from a young-earth creation (YEC) perspective that humans coexisted with all land animals – there is strong reason to conclude that Behemoth was a real creature best fitting the description of a sauropod dinosaur. In this article, we will
A Canyon-Sized Thanksgiving
Nate Loper - November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving reminds us not just to count blessings, but to notice them. There’s a moment that happens on the rim every now and then—usually when the wind settles, the light softens across the layers, and the canyon stretches out in quiet majesty. You stand there and realize just how small you are…and how deeply cared for you still remain. Thanksgiving has a way of bringing that into focus. This season always nudges me to slow down and look back at what God has done—through
28 Seasons on the River: A Legacy of Lives Changed
Nate Loper - September 11, 2025 As Clay Miller and I helped the last group of guests step off the jet boat at Pearce Ferry, we closed the chapter on another remarkable season. Canyon Ministries has now completed 28 consecutive seasons guiding Grand Canyon river trips—a milestone that fills me with gratitude and awe. Each summer, we lead 4-, 7-, and 9-day Grand Canyon river trips, covering either the 187-mile upper stretch or the 90-mile lower section of the Colorado River. These trips are more than just exciting vacations—they
Grand Canyon Fossil Discovery: A Snapshot of Life Before the Flood
A recent article from Phys.org announced the discovery of exquisitely preserved Cambrian fossils in the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Formation. These fossils include soft-bodied creatures like worms, crustaceans, and mollusk-like animals, preserved with stunning detail. Secular scientists are interpreting this find as evidence of a thriving ecosystem that existed some 500 million years ago, providing a window into what they call the "Cambrian Explosion"—a period of rapid evolutionary diversification in the distant past. As Christians who hold to the authority of Scripture and a young earth, global Flood model,
Biblical Tours of London or Egypt!
International Biblical Tours At Canyon Ministries, we’ve long provided unforgettable experiences exploring the wonders of God’s creation through our Grand Canyon tours. But the story doesn’t stop at the canyon rim. Our mission has always been to offer “A Different View”—one rooted in Scripture and brought to life through first-hand discovery. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to join us on two international adventures that extend this vision beyond the canyon walls and into the pages of biblical history. Our own Nate Loper will be leading two uniquely crafted
7-Day Christian Tour of London
7-Day Christian Tour of London — 2025Canyon Ministries joined London Christian Tours for a seven-day Christian history experience in London in October 2025. Led by Nate Loper, the tour explored more than 25 locations connected with church history, the English Reformation, biblical archaeology, creation science, and the development of the English Bible.Highlights included Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Natural History Museum, and a full day exploring biblical archaeology in the British Museum. The small-group format allowed for personal teaching and discussion throughout the
Living A Bucket List Life
Living a bucket list life isn't about waiting until we're facing mortality to start living. It's about embracing the gift of life we have right now. Have you ever noticed how some people seem to approach life with an insatiable appetite for adventure? They're the ones whose social media feeds are filled with breathtaking vistas, whose stories leave you wondering, "How do they find time for all of that?" Well, I've been pondering this lately, and I've come to realize something profound—living a bucket list life isn't about
Lessons from the Wind
The Spirit of God isn’t something we can see or predict. Like the wind, He doesn’t always move in ways we understand. I was walking along the Grand Canyon's Trail of Time one spring afternoon, the kind of day where the Grand Canyon wind seems alive. Gusts whipped around me, threatening the security of my hat and sending clouds racing across the sky. I could hear the whisking sound of the wind through the pinons, as their shed needles danced through the air and then disappeared into the