The Genesis Flood – John Whitcomb and the Grand Canyon
Norma and I will never forget rafting almost 100 miles down the lower Colorado River on a Canyon Ministries trip in early September, 2006, with twenty-eight friends under the leadership of Tom Vail. We were absolutely amazed at the sight of thousands of feet of enormous superimposed layers (strata) of rock, filled with billions of fossilized and marvelously preserved marine life! I was raised in a home where biblical creationism was never taught. At Princeton University, I took two classes in geology in which uniformitarianism and evolutionism were the
The Genesis Flood and the Grand Canyon – John Whitcomb
The Genesis Flood and the Grand Canyon By Dr. John C. Whitcomb Norma and I will never forget rafting almost 100 miles down the lower Colorado River on a Canyon Ministries trip in early September, 2006, with twenty-eight friends under the leadership of Tom Vail. We were absolutely amazed at the sight of thousands of feet of enormous superimposed layers (strata) of rock, filled with billions of fossilized and marvelously preserved marine life! I was raised in a home where biblical creationism was never taught. At Princeton University, I took two
Real Adventure
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
Father-son trips – building a lifetime of memories
Over the years I have seen a good number of father-son teams on river trips, and it has been encouraging to observe their interactions as they build memories which will last a lifetime. I’ve seen young and old and those someplace in the middle…all a joy to watch. There was the father who has been on 3 trips with us, each with a son the summer after his high school graduation. All 3 sons now have special memories of their time with Dad in the canyon. Then there was the
“Set-up” Man
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
Christian Leaders Trip
In 2005, Canyon Ministries started a scholarship fund and became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in order to provide scholarships for pastors and ministry leaders who could not afford a Grand Canyon trip on their own. At the same time, we encouraged churches and ministries to sponsor a trip for their leaders. The program was very successful. In fact, it was responsible for introducing Jon Albert, our present Director, to Canyon Ministries. As an extension to that program, in 2008 we ran the first Christian Leaders Trip (CLT). The CLT
Stay the Course
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
The Best Ballad Ever Written
I'm a huge fan of the classic western ballads. I like a song that gets somewhere and tells a compelling story. The best ballads make you laugh, cry, shudder a bit, and leave you inspired. There have been some fantastic ballad writers/singers over the years: Marty Robbins, Jimmy Dean, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Tom T. Hall and many others. However, these are completely forgettable names when compared to the ballad God wrote when He formed Grand Canyon. The Ballad of Grand Canyon inspires from the first note. Launching from Lee's
Reflections
Two Reflections upon 2015 1.) People love Grand Canyon! The joy and excitement of Grand Canyon visitors are the only things capable of filling the vast expanse in front of them. There is a childlike wonder that hovers over the crowd of visitors and unites people of all walks of life. Truly, the only thing that can outmatch the splendor of Grand Canyon is the people whom God crafted in His own image. It's a deep joy to serve the kingdom at Grand Canyon. 2.) People are drawn to the truth! It is nearly
Satisfied by God
We share Psalm 104 as often as we can, with as many people as we can. "Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty, covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent. He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; He makes the clouds his chariot; He rides on the wings of the wind; He makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire. He set the earth