Martin and Jones Daughters

Emily and Annie Hope spending time with the daughters of Dr. Jobe and Jenna Dee Martin, hosts of the Incredible Creatures and Climbers and Creepers DVD series. The Martin daughters were precious examples of joy and Christ-like love.

Several Questions During a Panel Discussion

Lawrence Ford, John Morris, Henry Morris III and Randy Guluizza

~ Searching for Noah's ark
~ The age of the stars
~ What specific "kinds" of animals were created on the sixth day
~ The age of the earth
~ Dealing with the "gap theory"
~ How to be prepared for confrontation in every area of life

A light moment while discussing heavy topics

Lucy, Ida and Ardi to the Intricacies of the Human Hand

"What is the evidence?" and "Does it make sense?" were two questions ICR's Dr. Randy Guluizza asked throughout his two talks regarding fossils and the human body.

The fact that most humans can hold multiple items (i.e. a chip, hammer, paint can and cloth) in both hands at the same time is a truly human ability granted and created by God.



Dealing with fossils - Lucy, Ida and Ardi

In Between Science Classes...

Dr. John Morris on Time and the Age of the Earth

Dr. John Morris dealt with a very interesting topic, time...and the age of the earth. With his clear explanations and interesting stories, even our youngest listeners came away desiring to learn more about these subjects.

Looking at both sides of the issue...

Is it possible?

Curious? Read more here.

Acts and Facts

One of the many ministries of ICR is a monthly periodical called Acts and Facts which informs scientists and laymen alike on the front line scientific issues of our day. For this event Lawrence Ford, the editor of Acts and Facts, was the master of ceremonies. Read this month's issue online here.

Dr. Henry Morris III on the Omnipresence of God

During ICR's Demand the Evidence conference, many listened to the words of Dr. Henry Morris III on several different topics including the omnipresence of God. What follows is just an excerpt (in notes) from his talk entitled, Genesis and the Character of God.

God’s Omnipresence

2 Samuel 22:31; Psalm 18:30; Psalm 104:24; Colossians 2:3; James 1:17; Isaiah 46:9-10; Acts 15:18; Revelation 1:8

God is not unaware of anything
God’s knowledge is immediate
God knows all there is to know

Demands of Omniscience

God must reveal complete information – Or keep “secret”
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “secret things belong” to God

God can reveal truth without details

God can not create inferior things.

He can do only “holy” acts.
He can not create, make, or shape, non-functional processes.

If made, must work completely
If purposed, must have ability to function
If designed, must clearly demonstrate

ALL THINGS must bring glory to the Creator

Results of Omniscience

God’s purpose and order flow from His Omniscience
Isaiah 14:27 and Romans 8:28

God’s decisions are unchangeable and without confusion
Isaiah 46:10 and 1 Corinthians 14:33

God’s specific will and pleasure are always implemented
Psalm 33:11, Ephesians 1:9-11, Psalm 135:6, Isaiah 46:9-11

Thanksgiving Day Scriptures and Images

Thanksgiving Day

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

Psalms 118:29



Amy Grace

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

Psalm 46:10-11

Recent reading and studying material

"Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set."

Proverbs 22:28

The Thanksgiving table-

feasting, learning, memories, listening, stories, reading, laughing and singing

"O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him."
Psalms 34:8-9

The Jones Family

"But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee." Psalm 5:11

Fellowship at the Demand the Evidence Conference

Spending time with Dr. John Morris and his wife, Dalta, at the Demand the Evidence conference, discussing and chatting about morning Bible study and friends to missionary trips and adventures in the Galapagos Islands.

In the company of scientists and "Climbers and Creepers" enthusiasts (and hosts)... and each a brother and sister in Christ.

Jones Daughters...

...ministering in diverse ways and places.

Happy Conference Goers on Break

Proclaiming the Mighty Power of God

The Demand the Evidence conference opened with I Sing the Mighty Power of God, a beautiful hymn of praise to the Creator of all. It was written by a Isaac Watts who penned, "...may all join together in these songs as I have endeavored to sink the language to the level of a child’s understanding to profit all, if possible, and offend none.”

I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise,

That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food,

Who formed the creatures through the Word, and then pronounced them good.

Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where’er I turn my eye,

If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.

There’s not a plant or flower below, but makes Thy glories known,

And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;

While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care;

And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.

Demand the Evidence Conference in Dallas, TX

Summer 2009 Memories: Journeying to the Midwest

Summer 2009 Memories: A Sorghum Festival

In late summer our family attended a demonstration of sorghum processing...a sorghum festival.

After peeling back the leathery skin of a sorghum piece, it can be chewed like gum as Grace discovered.

Pressing canes using a four horse power system.

Pressing the canes into syrup

Removing any impurities,

and cooking it down.

Visitors, observers and learners - Lindsay and Timothy

Saying good-bye to all the farm animals.

After a long day, it's time for a siesta.

Summer 2009 Memories: Particular Scriptures of Encouragement

Peace
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:7

Hope
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." ~ Romans 15:13

A Plan
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Jesus Christ
"...and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." ~ Matthew 28:20

Summer 2009 Memories: Sailing, Smiles and Sand Castles

Editor's Note: My sisters, Emily and Annie Hope, are sharing several simple, sweet pleasures during a trip in these several posts. This post was written by Annie Hope.

Recently, we had the blessed opportunity to visit some friends. Some of the fun we had there was at a nearby lake; here we swam, splashed and laughed.

Sand castles



Skillful playing

Two sisters in Christ

Two Cuties



On the dock

Preparing a feast

Happy smiles

One of the families have various types of boats... here is the canoe.

The paddle boat

Two mothers...between these two families there are eighteen children.

Of all the boats, I think I liked sailing best. The two oldest sons of one of the families we visited owned a sail boat.

Setting off

Out on the lake

Disembarking