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Lower Garnet Camp I just completed the first river trip of the 2015 season.  This was a magnificent 9-day expedition covering 187 miles of Grand Canyon.  My good friend, Dr. Andrew Snelling, was my partner in serving 17 people from around the United States. The morning of day 5 was greeted with great anticipation.  We were about to drop into the upper granite gorge and run some of the largest whitewater in North America. The first technical class 10 rapid (Hance rapid) was rumbling just around the corner from camp.

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

Confidence in today is largely based upon experiences and lessons from the past. "I can answer this question because I have seen it before." "I can bake this cake because I have done it before." "I can climb this tree because I have climbed trees like it before." "My daddy can catch me when I jump because he always does." Peter appeals to this truth in his second letter when encouraging the believers about God's ability to save and preserve.  The people to whom he was writing were facing tremendous persecution (the colosseum, lit on

On this day in history, March 27, 1775, Thomas Jefferson was elected to the Continental Congress.  Jefferson would go on to write the Declaration of Independence, adopted and signed on July 4, 1776.  This document remains as the foundation of our United States of America.  When was the last time you read the declaration?  Have you ever read the declaration? Click here to read it.  As you read it, you will notice a couple of foundational truths upon which the Declaration solidly stands. "the separate and equal Station to

Moran Point Since the beginning of Canyon Ministries, God has impressed the significance of Colossians 2:8 upon the heart of Tom Vail.  Tom has faithfully shared that verse (and many others) with all who interact with Canyon Ministries.  Canyon Ministries continues to grow and reach more and more people every year.  There are very few days that Canyon Ministries is not at Grand Canyon humbly striving to serve and equip all whom God brings.  Colossians 2:8 remains as an essential verse to engage and understand (and it always will).  What does

Kathleen and I just spent a wonderful week in California encouraging as many as possible to trust God and His word from the very first verse.  We are very grateful to our wonderful hosts, Paul and Eileen Rosenow.  Their graciousness and generosity are a true reflection of the heart of God. We returned late Friday night in time for me to help guide a group of 81 people from Phoenix, AZ on a tour of the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Tom Vail, Nate Loper, and I teamed up to present a