Blog Posts – Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle: Recent Episodes
Mike Riddle: International speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics.
John 3:17 states: For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved The question is: Saved from what – the answer is, from eternal punishment – hell The Bible describes what we need to be save from in these … Continue reading
A common challenge is how do dinosaurs fit into the Bible. The best evidence is the Bible. God created man and land animals (which included dinosaurs) on day 6 of His creation. This means dinosaurs and people lived at the same time. Additional evidences include: Dinosaur soft tissue still with the bones Unfossilized dinosaur bones … Continue reading
Should Christians really care if the earth is young or old (billions of years)? A common claim by some church leaders is that the age of the earth does not matter. This claim however, demonstrates a lack of biblical knowledge. First: if the earth is old this means there would have been millions … Continue reading
The number one issue effecting Sunday school is a lack of training for teachers. Ken Brady (Manager of Lifeway’s adult Bible study curriculum for trainers) “If you want to breathe life into your Sunday school, you must train the leaders.” Bob Mayfield (Sunday School and adult discipleship specialist) “The training of a church’s … Continue reading
How should we interpret Genesis 1? In Genesis one 1. God explicitly chose the word day for time 2. In Genesis 1:5 God defined the length of the day as a light and dark cycle 3. God used a number with the word “day” which always means a day 4. God further defined each … Continue reading
Do we need another Jeremiah to warn America of impending judgement and to turn back to God’s Word? No, we don’t need another Jeremiah. God already gave us Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and other prophets to warn us of what He will do to nations that abandon Him and His Word. Especially nations that call … Continue reading
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Dr. Anthony Silvestro, CTI instructor and apologist, interviews Dr. Casey Butner, Senior Pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Winter Garden, FL, on the importance of equipping Christians in the church with CTI’s “Creation: Basic Training” course.
Become an apologetics leader in your church and community this Aug 1-6, 2022 near Asheville, NC. This 5-day course is intense, filled with valuable information, and allows students to practice what they have learned. Because of the techniques used in the course the student success rate is near 100%. You will have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Training courses to equip parents to teach biblical creation and apologetics to their children.
Nonbelievers often use the challenge, “Who did Cain marry?” to challenge the credibility of the Bible. However, this challenge is generally made without knowledge of what the Bible teaches or knowledge of the history of genetics.
Did you know over 80% of Christian youth have doubts about the Bible? These doubts start in the early grades. We are losing the education battle for who controls what the next generation will believe. Many have already compromised God’s Word before they reach college. The world is out-educating the church. Welcome to the … Continue reading
The cost to attend the 5-day course includes: -A 360-page training manual -Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 5 days -5 nights of lodging -Fellowship with like-minded believers -The opportunity to use (practice) what you learn -Five days of training Learn more
by Mike Riddle Two statistics that should concern every pastor is that less than 5% of Christian youth have a biblical worldview and over 60% are leaving the church. Contributing to this problem is that we are allowing Hollywood to define what love, sex, marriage, and even gender, should be. In addition, the secular school … Continue reading
It is a wonderful time to be a Bible believing Christian. Not because it is getting easier, but because it is getting harder. We live in a country that has become more and more hostile to the Bible. This means the harvest is plenty and there are many opportunities to be a witness for Jesus … Continue reading
If pastors want their congregation to be more Christ like, strengthen their faith in an age of doubt, and prepare young people to repel attacks on their worldview, then why don’t more pastors teach apologetics in their church? On numerous occasions Jesus practiced apologetics. – John 4:5-40 (The woman at the well) – Mat 21:24-27 … Continue reading
These statements are NOT the Gospel. The church needs to start teaching the whole Gospel which starts in the first three chapters of Genesis: God’s perfect creation, God’s first warning, Adam and Eve’s sin (the Fall), why there is death and suffering, what we need to be saved from, why we need a Savior, and … Continue reading
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Did you know there are at least 11 Biblical evidences supporting the days of creation were literal days. There are no Biblical evidences supporting the days were long ages without adding something that is not directly stated Scripture.
Why do so many pastors listen to someone else about what to believe about the creation account when they can read and study it for themselves. The first thing to understand about the creation account in Genesis 1 is that it is not a scientific issue; it is a Biblical authority issue.
Did you know adding millions of years into the Bible is an attack on the character of God and His Word? In Genesis 1:31 God calls everything He made “very good”. Adding millions of years would mean God called death, disease and struggle very good. However, Scripture teaches that death is an enemy (1 Cor … Continue reading
Secular thinking (evolutionism and moral relativism) creates many challenges for youth ministry. Are the youth in your church being taught how to answer the following 11 challenges? How can the first chapter of Genesis be true if evolution is a fact? How can we call God good when He allows so much suffering? How can … Continue reading
“If it is a religious position to say, ‘Jesus is Lord of all, and by Him and through Him all things exist,’ is it not also a religious position to say – in so many words, or lack thereof – ‘Christ and the Bible are irrelevant to our discussion of biology, physics and math?’” Christian … Continue reading
- He is the Creator 2. He is sovereign over His creation 3. He gives us the specific order of His creation 4. He gives us how long creation took (6 literal days) 5. He tells us how He created (He spoke everything into existence) With this information we can rule out all secular ideas … Continue reading
Some “Christians” claim the Bible does not say how God created, therefore, He could have used the big bang. This claim is an attack on the character of God and His Word. The Bible clearly states how God created. Multiple times Scripture teaches that God spoke everything into existence by His great power (Word). Genesis … Continue reading
What is driving the controversy about biblical creation? It is not just non-believers who promote evolutionism. It is also those in the church who refuse to believe the plain reading of God’s Word in Genesis. If Genesis 1 does not mean what it states, then when does the Bible mean what it states and how … Continue reading
As Christians we are looking upon a new year. Any New Year’s resolutions we have should be made with the following Bible verse in mind: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9).” Those steps are directed by His Word, which is a “lamp to my feet and … Continue reading
We cannot win the battle by using our own wisdom because the battle is a spiritual battle (2 Cor 10:3-4). Our best weapon against the teaching of evolution, all false doctrines and false religions is the Word of God and not our knowledge of science or philosophy. Scripture must be our standard. It is a … Continue reading
Evangelism is more than merely convincing people of their need for a Savior – Jesus Christ. Evangelism is about making disciples (Mat 28:19-20). It is about helping people turn away from the kingdom of man and into the kingdom of God. Therefore, in evangelism we must be equipped and prepared to confront ideas that stand … Continue reading
Thanksgiving to our Creator Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign … Continue reading
The church’s uncertainty about biblical doctrines (especially creation) and its reluctance to act and train its people is a major cause of why America has abandoned a biblical worldview. Despite this growing hostility towards the Bible, we are not without hope. We have the people; we have God’s Word, and we have a plan. Now … Continue reading
Did you know that 25 of the 27 books of the New Testament give warnings about false teachers? Did you know there are 3 verses that teach we should know and practice apologetics (1 Pet 3:15, 2 Cor 10:4-5, Jude 3)? Church leaders are also required to practice apologetics (Titus 1:9). Did you know that … Continue reading
In the case of Scripture, especially the creation account in Genesis, God has revealed himself and has inspired the Scripture writers to accurately record what He has revealed. This means any interpretation must be based on drawing the true meaning out of the text (exegesis) and not what we want it to mean. Therefore, when … Continue reading
Over 80% of Christian youth attend public schools where they spend 30 hours each week being indoctrinated with a non-Christian Worldview. To combat this, churches have developed youth programs on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. However, in most of these youth programs students get two hours of entertainment, social time and a brief sermon that rarely … Continue reading
Today many churches are avoiding controversial topics such as creation, hell, biblical marriage, and the sanctity of human life. It is called soft teaching. Too many are letting the culture influence the church rather than the church influencing the culture. When the church stops teaching parts of the Bible the world will supply the answers.
Christian education should consist of three components: (1) Knowledge, (2) Application, and (3) Continued Growth. However, most Christian education stops at the knowledge level. The Bible was not written just for the knowledge of its content. Christian education should equip students with the ability to defend their faith and continue to grow and mature in … Continue reading
Is a belief in a literal 6-day creation very important? God thought it was. He wrote it down on the stone tablets in the 10 Commandments: For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, … A belief in millions of years means Commandment … Continue reading
The Hebrew word for day (yom) does not always mean a literal day. It can mean a season (Gen 4:3), some future time (Isa 30:8), years (1 Kings 1:1), age (Gen 18:11). So how do we know how to interpret yom? The answer is context! In Genesis 1 the context clearly means a literal day. … Continue reading
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, … (Eph 2:8) … and that He rose again the third … Continue reading
Throughout history people have mocked and distorted God’s Word. People have added to His Word, deleted text, and even banned the Bible. The track record is all those people are dead, and God’s Word remains unchanged. Today people are still trying to change His Word. They are distorting the foundation of the gospel by adding … Continue reading
A bridge is supported by a sturdy foundation. A house is supported by a sturdy foundation. Likewise, the first three chapters of Genesis lay the foundation for the rest of the Bible, including the Gospel. So why is it so many church leaders and Christian university professors do not trust the Bible’s foundation? If the … Continue reading
How should a teacher measure their success as a teacher? While there are many factors, the most important is by what the students can do with the information they heard. The Bible says we are to be doers of the Word and not just hearers (James 1:22-25). Therefore, if the students cannot do anything with … Continue reading
Today Christianity is under great pressure (attack) to conform to the world. The church is out-numbered, surrounded and out-financed. There is also much compromise and false teaching within the church. This is not a time to have a, “woe is me” attitude. This is a time of great opportunity. Being surrounded gives Christians the advantage … Continue reading
The church is a creation of God, founded and owned by Jesus Christ and directed and energized by the Holy Spirit. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples with an assignment – the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Therefore, it is the church’s mission to carry out this order. It should be and … Continue reading
“When Moses writes that God created Heaven and Earth and whatever is in them in six days, then let this period continue to have been six days, and do not venture to devise any comment according to which six days were one day. But, if you cannot understand how this could have been done in … Continue reading
Many church leaders and Christians today believe God used evolution as part of His creation. Another way of stating this is: “God could have used evolution.” There is a problem with this statement. It is not a matter of what God could have done; it is a matter of what did He do! How God … Continue reading
If you are unable to “prove” the Christian faith to a non-believer, don’t assume the problem is with your evidence. It is not our job to prove the existence of God. The Bible already proves His existence. The non-believer is denying the best evidence God has given them. Creation is “undeniable proof.” Paul, in Romans … Continue reading
Well here we are – the end of a very full week. This week students have sat through approximately 30 hours of instruction, enjoyed close fellowship and discussion with brothers and sisters in Christ, and grown in His Holy Spirit as they have studied His word and learned how to defend the biblical worldview. This … Continue reading
Welcome back! Our students this year traveled from 15 different states and 1 foreign country – Jamaica! We have a total of 35 students, 12 of which are under age 25! We are reminded that this is the next generation that will pick up the gauntlet, teaching God’s truth as they know, share and defend … Continue reading
Day 3!! Our day started with breakfast, devotion with Pastor Jim…. and more than a few nerves as students counted down to their 5 minute presentations! This is where the rubber meets the road… taking the information learned so far this week, and teaching it back to the teachers – all glory to God! After … Continue reading
Welcome back! Day 2 was a very full day! Our day started with breakfast and a devotion by Pastor Jay and then was followed by 6 more teaching sessions The first two sessions, “The Days of Creation, Sin and Death” and “Handling Objections to a Literal Six – Day Creation” concluded with a group presentation … Continue reading
This is the time of year that kids and adults are gearing up to go back to school…. Here at CTI, we are commencing our 5 day Creation Apologetics Teachers College at Glorieta Christian Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This week-long, intensive course focuses on teaching Christians how to know, share and defend … Continue reading
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 — Day 2 of the CATC was a very full day of learning for the class! The morning started with Pastor Jay Lucas bringing a devotional, and then jumped right into the sessions. Topics included: Days of creation, sin and death Handling objections to a literal six-day creation Basic apologetics Introduction … Continue reading
Monday, August 14th, 2017 — First day of the Creation Apologetics Teacher’s College! Students came from all over the country for this week of learning God’s marvelous truth! Evening started with the class dedication, and the first session: Introduction to biblical creation and apologetics. Here are a few highlights of the evening:
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 — The morning started with devotions by Mike Riddle, followed by each student giving a 3-5 minute presentation on a topic of Creation. In the afternoon, students enjoyed some free time by exploring hiking trails or downtown Santa Fe. This day was also the 70th birthday of Mrs. Lesley Riddle, so … Continue reading
“Battle for the Next Generation” Mike did this talk in the Boise, ID area in Sept. 2016. In this audio presentation, Mike presents a compelling case against secular education and how it has indoctrinated many Christian youth to doubt the Bible. Mike also presents a solution to help win the battle for our youth against … Continue reading
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Do you recommend this course for other young people?” Answer: Jeremy and Stephanie, Young married couple
Testimony 4: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Why should youth pastors equip themselves in the area of origins?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will the information you learned this week equip your congregation?” Answer: Joshua, Pastor
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Would you endorse this course as a worthwhile way to spend a summer week?” Answer: Matthew, Pastor
Day 3 Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 — Sessions on the third day included: Why the Bible is True; The Genesis Flood and the Bible; and The Genesis Flood and the fossil record. Pastor Jay Lucas delivering the morning devotional. After the devotional, each student presented a lesson based on a subject of Creation, with a … Continue reading
Day 2 Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 — Sessions on the second day of class included: Days of Creation, sin and death; Handling Objections to a literal six-day creation; Basic apologetics; Introduction to Presuppositional Apologetics; and Communication and teaching skills. Pastor Bill Rillo delivering the morning devotional. Mr. Riddle preparing for to teach “The Days of Creation” The Days of … Continue reading
Day 1 Monday, August 1st, 2016 — The first day of the Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Students arrived to the Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina from all over the country. The first night started with a class dedication, and an explanation on the importance and need to defend Creation and Apologetics. Mike keeping Jay … Continue reading
Become a Speaker or Teacher on Biblical Creation and Apologetics CTI offers a 5-day course to equip Christians with the skills and knowledge to become effective speakers and teachers on creation and apologetics. Course Title: Creation Apologetics Teachers College When: June 1-6, 2015 Location: Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center (Near Asheville, NC) Who Should Attend: … Continue reading
It contains 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. It was recorded in 3 languages by over 40 authors. It was written on 3 continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe). It was recorded by men from many different professions. Moses, a prince who became a shepherd and leader Joshua, a general Amos, a herdsman … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Dallas, TX on Friday, September 13th, which happened to be two days after our 6th grandchild was born in the Seattle, WA area. We are praising God for the safe delivery of Alexander Jeffery Riddle. He will come with his big brother and his parents to see us in Kentucky … Continue reading
On Friday, August 23 we drove to the Asheville, NC area for another Basic Creation Training class at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Weaverville. But first, we had the great pleasure of going to Ridgecrest Conference Center which is a few miles east of Asheville. Annette Frisby is our contact at Ridgecrest for the 5 … Continue reading
We flew to Knoxville, TN on Saturday, August 10th and then drove about an hour to Crossville, TN. There was a sign on I40 that said “You are now entering the Central Time Zone”. We were surprised but happy that we had just gained an hour in our day. However, on the trip … Continue reading
Mike Flew to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, July 31st. He was invited to speak to the teachers at Levittown Baptist Academy and for the church that meets there on Sundays. He had to go without me because I do not handle hot and humid very well. Mike loves it and he enjoyed all … Continue reading
Mike and I had a bit of time at home in June and July. It was a good time to plan for some future events and also gave us a chance to celebrate 40 years of marriage. It is so true that time flies when you are having fun. It is also true that time speeds … Continue reading
We flew to Seattle on Thursday, May 30th. Our web/video guy (he also happens to be our son-in-law) flew with us on a companion ticket. Mike and I lived in the Seattle area for 16 years and our daughter married a Washingtonian. Our son still lives in the Seattle area with his wife … Continue reading
We flew to DFW on Friday, May 24th and drove to Allen, TX to set up for the latest Basic Creation Training Class on Sat. Then we were blessed to have dinner with Dr. David Reagan of Lamb and Lion Ministries and his wife Ann. Dr. Reagan gave us a DVD of one of the interviews Mike did in December … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 13th we drove to Columbia City, IN which is close to Fort Wayne. We set up for a Saturday evening service at Oak Grove Church of God. There were services then on Sunday morning and evening. On Monday Mike had lunch with Pastor Steve Johnson and some other local pastors while I … Continue reading
We flew to Austin, TX on Thursday, April 4th and drove about an hour north to Killeen, TX which is home to Fort Hood. We had dinner with Sergeant First Class Alan Rains and then Mike spoke all day on Friday to the students at Central Texas Christian School in Temple, TX. On Saturday morning, … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Seattle on March 5th for a couple of days with our son and his family before we flew to Vancouver for 10 days of ministry in the Vancouver, BC area. We were blessed to see friends that we met on the past tours and meet new ones along the way. Following … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Shreveport, LA on Saturday, Feb. 23rd and drove south about an hour to Coushatta, LA. We stayed in a cabin at the Grand Bayou Resort on the Grand Bayou Reservoir. The lake was beautiful and we felt very fortunate to be able to take a walk on the grounds … Continue reading
On Saturday, Feb 16th, Mike and I flew to Tampa, FL so he could speak at Bayside Community Church which is located right on Tampa Bay. We have lost count, but we think this was the 10th time we have been to this wonderful and unique church. On their web site (www.baysidecommunitychurch.net) this is the way they describe … Continue reading
On Thursday, Feb 7th, Mike and I flew to Duluth, MN and were met by Sarah and Al Kubat and their children for a quick, cold tour of downtown Duluth. It is on the largest fresh water lake in the world, Lake Superior. The bridge on the right is called the Duluth Aerial Lift … Continue reading
We flew to Little Rock, Arkansas on Friday, Feb. 1st and then drove to Hot Springs – the boyhood home of President Bill Clinton. Even so, it was a facinating spot. We had heard about the baths but had never been in a town where they were available. There is so much history there. We … Continue reading
For the second January in a row, we are blessed to be at Milan Baptist Church, Milan, MI for a Creation themed weekend. Pastor Doug Strader worked hard to bring together several like-minded churches in the area to sponsor this conference. We started the trip with Mike speaking in the Family Life Center for the youth … Continue reading
Our first ministry trip of 2013 was at Trinity Family Life Center in Pickerington, OH which is close to Columbus. We drove up on Saturday, Jan 5th and got all set up for the Sunday – Monday conference. We then went to dinner with the senior pastor Dr Tim Burden and his wife, Beth. We actually had a … Continue reading
On Sunday morning, Dec. 2, Mike and I had the honor of being at Faith Fellowship Church in Lucas, Texas. We met several people who were well informed on the Creation issue. They have been taught the Truth at Faith Fellowship and that always encourages us. We are hoping to go back in 2013 to … Continue reading
We flew to Dallas, TX on Thursday, Nov. 29th and landed in time to have lunch with Dr. John Morris, president of The Institute for Creation Research. Mike was an adjunct speaker for ICR from 1998 to 2004. We enjoyed visiting their beautiful facilities in Dallas and meeting several of the staff members who came on board … Continue reading
We drove to Thayne, WY on Friday, Nov. 9th. It was a beautiful drive along the Snake River and then through Star Valley. It was about an hour south of Jackson, WY. We set up for the Christian Teacher and Leader Training Class on Sat and then went to Pastor Tim Moyer’s home for dinner. … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Jackson Hole, WY on Wed. Nov.7. We drove out to Jackson Hole Bible College and were wowed by the beauty of the majestic Teton Mountains. Don Landis and his wife Beverly head up the school where students spend a year studying God’s Word so that they can learn how to live a … Continue reading
On Friday, Sept. 21st, Mike and I flew to Lubbock, TX, the closest large airport to Hobbs, NM. We then drove 2 hours to Hobbs which is just over the border into New Mexico. We met with Pastor Dale Shook and his wife, Jane, to set up for our 41st Teacher Training Class on … Continue reading
We flew to Jacksonville, FL on Sept. 13th along with Jay and Becky Lucas so Mike and Jay could teach our second Advanced Creation Apologetics Class at Hibernia Baptist Church. It started on Friday evening Sept. 14 and ended on Sat. afternoon at 5:30. We had 21 students and they all stayed through the entire … Continue reading
Mike spoke at Locust Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Sunday School and at the morning Worship Service on August 26. We had just completed the Answers Conference at Mars Hill College on Friday and Saturday evenings so we were excited to get to minister at Locust Grove on Sunday morning. There are several key organizers from … Continue reading
We were in one of the most beautiful places in the world Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25- the mountains of Western North Carolina. OK, I am a bit biased because I spent my teenage years here in the mountains and it is where my Dad was born and bred. That being said, it IS beautiful! … Continue reading
Mike and Jay Lucas (author of Ask Them Why, The Rights Fight, a pastor and experienced debater) have been working for a long time getting the manual written for our first Advanced Creation Apologetics Class. Well, the day finally came for us to welcome the first students to take the class. It was held Friday … Continue reading
Mike spoke four times to the youth here at the Answers in Genesis Family Conference on Tuesday and gave the same four talks today, Thursday, July 19th. Some of the youth came to all four on Tuesday and came again today. They will remember what was said by hearing more than once. We are so … Continue reading
We are having a great time in Branson, MO at the Answers in Genesis Family Conference. We drove about an hour to get here on Monday night after Mike spoke in Springfield, MO and then Mike started speaking to the youth on Tuesday morning at 8:30am. He had 4 sessions during the day entitled: “Words … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Springfield, MO on Saturday, July 14th. We stayed at a very interesting bed and breakfast which is on the campus with the church. It is called Elfindale Mansion and was built in 1892. It is called a Mansion for a reason. The rooms are elegant and huge! We found … Continue reading
No, Liincoln, NE and Lyons, GA are not close to each other, but we were at both places within a week. On Sunday, April 29th, Mike got to speak at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln. It was the same church where the Nebraska Home Educators State Convention was held. We loved the music, the … Continue reading
We flew from Cincinnati to Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday, April, 26th so Mike could speak at the Nebraska Christian Home Educators Conference. We set up our resources and went to a very fine Nebraska beef restaurant for dinner with several of the state convention committee members. On Friday morning the convention started. Nick Lenzen is the … Continue reading
Mike and I drove home from Courtland, OH on Tuesday, April 17th and had the joy of having the Dr. Jobe Martin family stay with us for a few days. Jobe and his family teach at the Cincinnati Homeschool Convention each year and we look forward to seeing them. We had a wonderful dinner on … Continue reading
Mike and I drove to northeast Ohio on Thursday, April 12th so he could teach at Victory Christian School in Niles, OH on Friday. While he was teaching I went shopping with Erin Wakefield, the secretary at Mecca Community Church in Cortland, OH. We were getting snacks and lunch items for the teacher training class … Continue reading
On Wednesday, March 28th Mike and I flew from Sacramento, CA to Bozeman, MT. We had scheduled a day of rest before we started a 4 day speaking engagement here in Bozeman. We chose a hotel that had a free shuttle from the airport and planned to just rest and let Mike get some of … Continue reading
We flew to Sacramento, CA on Thursday, March 22nd and met Pastor Randy Pollard and his wife, Joan. That started a wonderful adventure where we have met many godly, commited Christians. Some have invited us into their homes for meals and great fellowship. On Friday morning we had a wonderful breakfast with Richard and Andrea Oren. They had … Continue reading
Sunday Service at Providence Bible Fellowship, West Chester, OH We had the pleasure of going to Providence Bible Fellowship in West Chester, Ohio on Sunday, Feb. 19th. (Mike’s birthday was on the 18th and we got to stay at home on a Saturday to have dinner with our family rather than flying to another state.) It … Continue reading
Mike and I arrived at our final destination in Alabama on Friday, January 27 (our granddaughter’s 12th birthday). Mike taught the Christian Teacher Training Class at First Baptist, Leeds, AL, on Saturday. It was the 34th time he has taught this class. We were thankful for every student who came – several traveled a long way … Continue reading
Our second stop in Alabama was at Hope Christian in Pelham, AL. We had met Connie and Wayne Atchison at a conference last summer and he invited us to come to speak to the homeschool families that are in the coop that meets at Hope Christian. We admire this couple for the energy and time that they invest … Continue reading
We have had a wonderful time so far in Alabama. Mike is speaking in 3 different locations in 10 days and Morris, AL is our first stop. We arrived on Saturday, Jan. 21st (more about that later). Mike spoke 4 times on Sunday to the congregation at Enon Baptist church in Morris, Alabama. It is true that … Continue reading
Mike and I drove to Milan, MI on Friday, Jan. 6th. We had no idea what a treat we were in for. We started the evening with dinner at the home of Pastor Doug Strader and his wife, Lisa. That was the first of many delicious home cooked meals that we had. We certainly enjoyed the … Continue reading
We hope that everyone who reads this blog has had a blessed Christmas and that 2012 will be a year filled with the Peace that Jesus brought when he paid the price for our sins. Our pastor’s Christmas message was about the angels song that announced “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” That phrase … Continue reading
We flew to Greenville, SC on Friday, 11/11/11 and then drove to Greenwood, SC to get a good night of rest before the Christian Teacher Training on Saturday morning at Calvary Baptist. We had a wonderful group of Sunday School teachers and a professor from North Greenville University. This was our last CTT for 2011 … Continue reading
On Saturday, Nov. 5th, Mike and I flew to Shreveport, LA for an AiG conference at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, LA. That just so happened to be the same day that number 1 LSU was playing number 2 Alabama. We supposed that many of the congregation would probably be watching on Sat. night. So, … Continue reading
We flew to Seattle on Thursday, Oct. 27th so we could attend the very special adoption of Wesley Thomas Riddle – our precious grandson. The picture shows Wesley with our son, Eric and his wife, Robyn, Robyn’s dad, Tom and his wife Teri. We thank God for putting Wesley into our family and we pray … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Boston on Friday, Oct. 21st and drove to Plainville, MA. There we met Jim and Eileen Shultz and had Mike’s favorite dinner: Mexican. Eileen had homemade chocolate chip cookies for Mike and gave me a couple of bracelets that she had made. This trip started out just right! Jim is … Continue reading
This last week was very busy! Mike and I ran our very first Youth and Youth Leader Conference at Friendship Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH. We began on Friday evening, Oct. 14th and continued all day on Sat. Oct. 15th. We had a small turn-out but we were encouraged with how much was learned by … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 8th and drove to Faith Community Church in Camden, DE. We got the book tables set up and went to dinner with Pastor Ron David and his wife and two other couples who helped us set up the books. We then went to the home that … Continue reading
On Saturday afternoon, Oct 1st, Mike and I drove from Springfield, IL to Festus, MO to set up the book table for the weekend seminar at Faith Baptist Church. On Sunday morning both services were packed and I had wonderful help at the book table. All three of my assistants volunteered to work before and … Continue reading
Mike and I drove home from High Point, NC on Wed., Sept. 28th – it was around an 8 hour drive. There was just enough time to wash clothes, see the grandchildren (and their parents), get the paper work into the office at AiG, and then go to the airport on Thursday afternoon for … Continue reading
Our trip last week to High Point, NC was very special for me. I lived in High Point two different times as I was growing up. My parents retired there and it is where both of them are burried. There are many sweet memories that were sparked as I drove around this “furniture city”. My older brother … Continue reading
Mike and I drove from Northern Kentucky to Elkhart, IN on Saturday, Sept. 17th. We actually had to stay in Goshen, IN which is about 30 minutes south of Elkhart because all the rooms in Elkhart were booked. It seems there was a small football game close by in South Bend. You may have heard of … Continue reading
Mike and I had a great time at Hibernia Baptist Church in Fleming Island, FL this last weekend. Mike spoke to over 1000 people at 3 services on Sunday morning. His talk was “Genesis and Biblical Discernment”. We had so many encouraging comments about how they thought this was an important subject. We think that … Continue reading
I am late on this blog – technical issues! But I do want to write about our trip to Christ Community Church in West Covina, CA. We had been looking forward to this event for a very long time. Drew Sparks and his sweet wife, Theresa, minister to the youth there and care very deeply about what and … Continue reading
Our last evening in Arizona brought us to Tucson for Mike to do his Genesis and End Times at 1st E Free Church. We had an early dinner at the home of Piet and Mary Van De Mark. They invited their pastor to dine with us and we enjoyed a great time of conversation … Continue reading
Mike and I drove to Tempe, AZ on Tues. (my birthday) and had another great Mexican meal with some folks from the Arizona Origins Science Association (AzOSA.org). They have meetings in the Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott Valley areas each month. Mike spoke at 1st Baptist in Tempe at 7pm to a packed room. On Thursday night he will … Continue reading
Mike with Youth Pastor, James Reed Mike and I met James Reed, the youth pastor at Calvary Chapel, Casa Grande. James retired from the Air Force a couple of years ago because he felt God was drawing him into the ministry. He thought that he would be a music pastor but God had a different … Continue reading
Mike and I drove to Casa Grande, AZ this morning to speak at the 9AM and 11AM services at Calvary Chapel. It was sizzling hot outside but warm with love inside. Mike had a very responsive audience and I had great help at the book table. After lunch with several families from the church, we moved everything to … Continue reading
Mike and I got home Wednesday morning from Watertown, NY (there was an unexpected overnight in Detroit) and left early Thursday morning for Phoenix, AZ. We are often asked, “Don’t you get tired by traveling so much?” Of course our answer has to be “Yes”. But the Lord is good and all it takes … Continue reading
We flew to upstate NY on Sat., August 6th so Mike could speak at Parkside Bible Church in Watertown, NY on Sunday. We were very happy to hear that the children had just completed the AiG Vacation Bible School program, Gold Rush. There was a short video of the children and workers shown during the … Continue reading
Mike and I flew to Tampa from Seattle and had the priviledge of staying with Margaret Riedel, a wonderful, godly woman who hosts speakers in her beautiful home every weekend. Mike spoke at Bayside Community Church on Sunday morning – this was probably the 8th time he has spoken there over the years. We love … Continue reading
Mike and I flew from Spokane, WA to Seattle on Monday, July 25th. We arrived at our son Eric’s home just in time to stay with our grandson, Wesley, while Eric went to work. Wesley is 3 years old and very precious of course. Eric’s wife, Robyn, is a RN and Eric is … Continue reading
On Saturday evening Mike and I shared a delightful meal with Kenny and Lois Moore at The White House in Post Falls, ID. We met Kenny and Lois several years ago at Candlelight Christian church. Mike and Kenny have the Marine Corps in common and Lois and I have the privilege of being married to … Continue reading
I am praising God for two successful flights yesterday from Cincinnati to Spokane, WA. It was the first time I have flown since April 5th when I had serious problems with my ears. My ears are still clogged a bit, but the flights did not make them any worse! Thank you to those of you … Continue reading
We have had a great week attending the AiG Apologetics Mega Conference in Florence, KY. We enjoy seeing so many people that we have met over the years from all over the US. There is a special feeling when 800 people who are like-minded get into the same room. Just imagine what Heaven will be … Continue reading
We enjoyed a weekend at home and got to go to our home church last Sunday morning. We love our church family and cherish their love, prayers and support. We took along Paul and Missy Shelley who are here from Gunnison, CO for the AiG Mega Conference this week. Mike speaks at the conference on Thursday morning … Continue reading
On Friday, July 8th, Mike and I drove 7 hours from Hebron, KY to beautiful Ellerslie, MD. We set up everything for our 29th Christian Teacher Training Class and then had dinner with Pastor Greg Miller and his wife Autumn. Mike LOVES Mexican food and the hotter the better. So he was pleased when we … Continue reading
MIke and I were priviledged to go to First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC this past weekend where Mike gave his patriotic talk, “America, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, for the three morning services. One of the themes of his talk was “Unforgettable Men and Women in Unforgettable Times”. There have been thousands and thousands of unforgettable … Continue reading
On Sunday morning, June 12th, Mike spoke at this quaint little church, Kinkaid Christian Fellowship in Ava, IL. He taught about Dinosaurs during Sunday School and his sermon was “Genesis and Biblical Discernment”. It was great to see the small band of believers coming together to worship and praise our Creator God. After church, we had lunch … Continue reading
I am very happy to report that I am back on the road doing ministry with Mike. I have been grounded since the beginning of April because of ear problems. Our next few trips are in driving distance so I don’t have to worry about the pressure on my ears from taking off and landing. I … Continue reading
Mike and I flew home from Philadelphia on Tues. March 29 after a great time in Bellmawr, NJ. Here is a picture of Mike with Les and Eva Johnson on his left. they are volunteers for AiG and came to help us in NJ. I could not have managed without them. On Mike’s right are … Continue reading
Wow, this is an exciting place to be. We love to be in the house of the Lord and fellowship with believers who are hungry for Truth. That is so evident here at Calvary Chapel, Bellmawr, NJ. Pastor Harry told us yesterday that the church is located in an area that is riddled with crime and … Continue reading
Last night Mike spoke at Sussex Bible Church in Harbeson, Delaware. They had a delicious dinner at 6pm and then Mike spoke at 7. Several years ago we met another Marine in Delaware who is on fire for the Lord, Skip Venable. When Skip found out that we were going to be in the area, … Continue reading
Tuesday morning we loaded up and drove down the Delmarva Peninsula (named that because the peninsula contains Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia) so Mike could speak at Delmarva Christian School in Georgetown, DE. The students were responsive and very polite. We noticed because that’s not always the case. Then Mike taught in a couple of classes in … Continue reading
Yesterday Mike had two sermons in the morning and two more sessions last night here at Calvary Chapel, Delta, PA. It was a wonderful Sunday and we met many giving and committed Christians. Today (Mon. 3/21) Mike got to speak to his scariest audience, the K – 6th graders. Why are they so scary? Well, … Continue reading
After 3 very full days of getting things done at home, Mike and I flew to Baltimore, MD yesterday (Sat) and drove to Delta, PA, a beautiful rural area just over the Maryland line into Pennsylvania. Mike spoke at Calvary Chapel, Delta this morning. The day started out with a bright sun and birds singing! Yes, … Continue reading
Today we spent some time at Plymouth Christian Academy which is located at Calvary Baptist Church in Canton, MI. Mike spoke to the upper grades this morning and the elementary children this afternoon. We love having the chance to talk to the students – we never know what God will do with the words that … Continue reading
We had a full day of ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Canton, MI. At 9:30 Mike spoke to over 350 people during the study hour. He gave his new Apologetics 101 lecture. Then the worship service was packed with over 600 in attendance. Mike’s talk was “Is Genesis Relevant?” He gave reasons why we … Continue reading
Mike and I both got a good night of sleep after the first CTT class. We are thankful because we started all over again this morning. We had another 70 students show up early on a sunny Saturday morning. Friday’s students were mostly teachers at Plymouth Christian Academy which is a ministry of Calvary Baptist … Continue reading
Mike and I flew home from St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, washed the clothes, took care of paper work, saw the grandchildren, and then drove to Canton, MI on Thursday morning. This morning, Fri. 3/11, was our first of two Christian Teacher Training Courses. It started at 8:30 and finished at 5:30. It was a full day … Continue reading
On Saturday, March 5th, Mike and I flew to St. Louis, MO and had a restful day that was the calm before the “storm”. We had 2 very busy but wonderful days at 1st Baptist Church in Villa Ridge, MO. It is always exciting at the beginning of a weekend to get to meet people for the first … Continue reading
Monday morning was great with about 500 elementary children packed in to hear about Dinosaurs and the Bible. They heard that God created dinosaurs on day 6, right along with man and woman. They also heard about some actual physical evidence that man and dinosaurs lived at the same time. You can get a copy … Continue reading
Mike and I left home on Sat. 2-26 at 6:15 am to drive from Hebron, KY to Kernersville, NC – a 7 hour drive. It was a beautiful day and an uneventful drive – the kind we like. After setting up the book tables at the church, we went to Prissy Polly’s BBQ restaurant. We had … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that we have a very qualified addition to our new ministry, Ted Laughlin. Ted comes to us with eleven years of experience in the creation ministry and another eight years as guest services manager at a Christian conference center in Oregon. Before that he was an electrical testing field engineer … Continue reading
Mike and I traveled to beautiful Coeur d’Alene, ID for our first ministry trip with CTI. Mike spoke at the sold-out “Steeling the Mind” conference on Sat. Feb. 12th. The theme of Mike’s talk was “Paradise Created, Paradise Lost, and Paradise Regained”. He showed that we must understand the beginnings in Genesis in order to … Continue reading
Tuesday, Feb 8th was a big day for Mike and me. We had the honor of having the whole staff at Answers in Genesis pray for us as we launch our new ministry, Creation Training Initiative. Mark Looy, AiG CCO, presented us wih a plaque of appreciation for Mike’s 6 years at AiG. Steve … Continue reading