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Is VBS for Churched or Unchurched Kids? Why Not Both? We’re thrilled that you are taking time out of your busy summer to share the good news of Jesus Christ and biblical teaching with children. Let's talk about whom you do VBS for. Is your VBS just for your own churched kids? For the kids in your community? Or . . . ?
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CHF: Helping Sudanese Refugees in Christ’s Name We’re excited that through Answers VBS we can work with Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF). During our Mission Moment, kids learn about the work CHF is doing around the world, providing for the physical needs of families while sharing the good news of the gospel.
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Should Parents Stay for VBS? Do you welcome parents of visiting children to stay with their child for VBS? If so, how do you address child-safety concerns? We recently asked this question to create a discussion and help other VBS leaders and volunteers think through whether or not they should include parents in VBS and, if so, how to do so safely.
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How to Make Check-In, Checkout Run Smoothly Check-in time can be a bit hectic with dozens of excited children running around and greeting their friends. And checkout time can be just as hectic! Kids are excited to see their parents and share their crafts and fun stories with them. How can your VBS get through check-in and checkout smoothly?
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And the 2019 Answers VBS Theme Is . . . As churches prepare to teach Time Lab to their young people this summer, our VBS team here at Answers in Genesis is hard at work preparing for the release of our 2019 VBS. And we’re excited to announce the 2019 Answers VBS theme is . . . The Incredible Race: Exploring God’s Love for the Nations.
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Feeding the World in Christ’s Name We’re excited that through Answers VBS we can partner with Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF). This ministry feeds people around the world in Christ’s name. But they don’t just provide for material needs; they partner with local churches to share the gospel and meet spiritual needs.
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How to Craft a Sensory-Friendly VBS Due to sensory processing issues, some children can’t handle the overload that VBS brings to their senses. Some churches host a special sensory-friendly VBS. With this type of program, decorations may be kept to a minimum, music is scaled down, time frames are adjusted, and movement between areas is reduced.
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How to Remove Glue from Cans for VBS “Build-a-Bot” Craft To give you some ideas and help you prepare, we’ve collected questions that VBS leaders just like you are asking on our Facebook Answers VBS Discussion Group. Vivian B. asks, “What is the easiest way to get the glue off the soup cans for the Build-a-Bot pencil holders? Thanks!”
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Time Capsule Container Ideas for Time Lab For one of the crafts in this year’s Answers VBS, Time Lab, you’ll need containers for time capsules the kids will decorate, fill with various items, and take home to hide and open in a few years. You can make them for meetings with volunteers, to give them a fun way to take all their information home.
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VBS Leaders Share Their Time Lab Décor Finds This year’s Answers VBS is Time Lab, discovering Jesus from eternity past to eternity future. On our Answers VBS Discussion Group, VBS leaders, teachers, and volunteers have shared their Time Lab décor finds to help others get started.
New Feature for Answers VBS: ASL Hand Motion Videos We have an exciting addition to the features offered for our VBS programs, starting with Answers VBS 2025! Making its debut with Wonder Junction are hand motion videos done in ASL.
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Get Ready for Your 2025 VBS at Our Showcase! Our Wonder Junction Showcase is coming up January 24–25, 2025, in the Answers Center at the Ark Encounter, with a bonus day at the Creation Museum on January 23!
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YOU Are Amazing! Results from our 2024 VBS partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund are in, and WOW, we have an amazing community!
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Bring Them Back Next Year Imagine creating a VBS culture where volunteers and families place such importance on your VBS each year that they plan their vacations around your VBS date.
Thank You from Our Partner, Children’s Hunger Fund We’re so thankful for our partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund because CHF doesn’t just meet the physical needs of children and families around the world.
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Join Us for Our Wonder Junction Showcase Our VBS Showcase is THE event to see all things VBS. We host this event each winter to preview the upcoming summer’s theme.
Using Your Preservice Time Whatever the reason, you could have anywhere from 5–30 extra minutes with a child each day. What do you do with these moments?
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What to Save for Wonder Junction? You might not think that a jungle and an Old West train town would have a lot in common, but with a little VBS creativity, there’s a lot of crossover in the budget where you can save.
Introducing Wonder Junction—the 2025 Answers VBS Wonder Junction is an Old West themed VBS adventure that will teach kids about who Jesus is as they marvel at his birth, his childhood, his ministry, his death and resurrection, and his coming return.
Creating Excitement for VBS with Promo Skits Repeated written announcements don’t garner a lot of interest and definitely don’t create excitement. Why not switch things up this year and create a buzz for VBS by using the promo skits?
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VBS Supplies: Tips, Tricks, and Resources God called us to live in community, and the benefits of living that way are vast—not the least of which is having a community available as you work to bring your VBS to fruition.
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Resources to Help Promote Your VBS Promotion is an area you don’t want to overlook or fall behind in—after all, if your kids don’t know about your VBS, they can’t come!
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Decorating for The Great Jungle Journey Are you looking for ways to bring the jungle theme to life for this year’s The Great Jungle Journey VBS program? Make a BIG impression with scene setters.
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Using Teens in VBS If you are not already utilizing your teens in VBS, stop what you are doing right now and talk to your teens. Seriously—go talk to some teens!
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Time Savers and Budget Hacks There are two commodities that are precious to VBS: time and money—and each year, you need a lot of both to pull off a successful VBS.
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All About the Numbers Everyone loves to hear about numbers; it is the way so many people judge success . . . or lack thereof.
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Creative Ways to Promote Promoting your VBS might not be your favorite task, but it’s an extremely important one.
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The Calm Before the Storm In the midst of all that has been done and all there is yet to do to prepare for your VBS, there is no better time than this moment to reflect and pray.
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What Is a Successful VBS? As you prepare for VBS, have your meetings with volunteers, and solicit people signing up, remember that your definition of success may not be what God's is.
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Why Is the Mission Moment Important? For our Mission Moment, we partner with Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a gospel-based mercy ministry, to help open children’s eyes to the needs of other children around the world.
Register for Our Stand Firm Conference Today! There’s still time to reserve your place for the Stand Firm Conference and Keepers of the Kingdom Showcase Event on January 27 and 28, 2023!
Christmas Resources for Your Church and Home Christmas is quickly approaching, and Answers in Genesis has a variety of resources to help both you and your church prepare for the holiday season!
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VBS starts with “U”! Instead of thinking about a mountain of work, countless volunteer rejections, and pleading with families to register, think of VBS as an opportunity to show even just one child the love of Christ!
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How to Make a Dragon’s Lair, Castle, and More How can you help kids travel back in time to the medieval era, a time of knights, dragons, and castles, as they discover the armor of God? By transforming your church into a medieval castle with awesome decorations, of course.
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Not by Accident It is not by accident that the children are learning about biblical truths through what they know as fun.
What Is Keepers of the Kingdom? Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth will equip children with the tools they need to be discerning, knowing truth from error amid the battle for their hearts raging around us.
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Including Seniors in Your VBS Many older adults feel they are too old to help with VBS, but that is the furthest thing from the truth! Here are a few ways to incorporate them.
Performing a Drama? Don’t Forget the Training Videos Kids love the Answers VBS drama that is designed to end each day during the closing assembly. This year, the drama is based around a fun, interactive game show.
Enjoy How-To Videos from Our Zoomerang Showcase If you’re hosting our 2022 sanctity of life VBS, Zoomerang, we have a wonderful resource to help you prepare for this summer: a series of “how-to” videos.
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Help Kids Remember with Fun Extras You can help kids remember everything they learned (along with the fun they had!) at Zoomerang with special gifts and souvenirs!
Should I Get VBS Digital Pro? What is VBS Digital? Think of it as your own virtual assistant available anytime, anywhere, on any device. It’s your best friend for VBS planning!
Why Should You Switch to Answers VBS? We’ve had several directors who are brand-new to Answers VBS join our discussion group recently and ask the other members for tips for switching VBS programs.
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How to Make a Coral Reef Two VBS volunteers recently posted pictures of how they’re making coral reefs for this summer. We thought we’d share their wonderful ideas with you.
Creature Feature Videos Are Back for Zoomerang We’re excited to announce that we’ve brought back “Creature Feature” videos for our 2022 Answers VBS, Zoomerang: Returning to the Value of Life.
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“Koala-ty” Treats with a Teaching Tie-In Answers VBS snacks aren’t just fun, yummy snacks to provide some refreshment for kids, they also have a teaching tie-in to help kids remember the daily Bible lesson.
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7 Tips to Recruit VBS Volunteers We asked the community over on our Answers VBS page for tips on how to recruit volunteers. Here’s what they shared.
VBS Digital Pro Makes VBS Planning Even Easier Ready to meet your new virtual VBS assistant? VBS Digital Pro makes planning and coordinating your summer VBS program easier than ever, on any device.
Church Resources for Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 23, 2022 Sanctity of Life Sunday is coming up in just a few weeks, on January 23, 2022. Here are a few resources to use in your church for Sanctity of Life Sunday to educate your congregation and get them excited for Zoomerang.
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Casting the Vision When you begin talking about VBS to your congregation, it’s important to cast the vision of WHY you do VBS. Do you know your why?
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Comparison Is the Thief of Joy As we plan out VBS, we don’t intentionally try to outdo one another. If you are using the talents and resources available to you, your VBS is pleasing to God.
Which VBS Kits Should I Buy? If you’re new to Answers VBS, you might wonder, “Which kit should I get? What does my church need?”
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Prep for Next Year Now VBS is months away, and a bulk of the VBS planning doesn’t take place until closer to the event. But you can get started prepping now.
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The Ripple Effect of VBS Ripples prove that something happened—something entered, and things are not the same.
What Is The Great Jungle Journey? With Answers VBS, next summer will be a jungle adventure like no other as you embark on a river cruise stopping at seven ports of call over five days. And what are those seven ports? The 7 C’s of History!
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The Importance of Recording Stories Recording VBS stories is a great way to preserve the ministry your church is doing, even if it is for just one season.
Encouragement for VBS Directors There is so much encouragement available during VBS. Find ways to seek it out intentionally.
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Save the Date for Our VBS Showcase We want to let you know about another opportunity for our new VBS, The Great Jungle Journey, that will be here before we know it—the 2024 VBS Showcase!
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Preparing for Next Year! What should you save from Keepers of the Kingdom to reuse next year in The Great Jungle Journey?
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2024 VBS Clues Revealed How did our five clues hint at our new VBS theme for 2024, The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis through Revelation?
Are You Prepared for What You Ask? If your team is praying for God to send more and more boys and girls to hear the amazing truths taught at VBS, are you prepared for when God answers with a yes?
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Five Hidden Gems in Your Director Guide As a VBS director, you start planning your VBS for the year—you begin to plan and think and maybe even overthink items. Here are five hidden gems in your Director Guide.
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Making Your Moments Count Did every one of those minutes kids spend at your VBS count? Each moment of your vacation Bible school must intentionally point kids to Jesus.
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VBS Safety and Security Must Do’s If you want boys and girls to hear the life-changing message of Jesus, then moms and dads need to feel comfortable leaving their kids with you. Make safety and security a priority for your VBS.
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Is VBS Just for Kids? VBS can be an opportunity to go a step further and reach adults and teens with solid Bible teaching and times of discussion.
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Easy Decorations for Keepers of the Kingdom VBS How can you help kids travel back in time to the medieval era, a time of knights, dragons, and castles, as they discover the armor of God? By transforming your church into a medieval castle with awesome decorations, of course.
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Is VBS Worth It? Lessons are taught, songs sung, verses quoted, games played, and snacks eaten. Then . . . it’s over. It’s fun, and it’s draining. But is it worth it? Is it worth the time, energy, expense, and cleanup?
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Teens, Teens, and More Teens Youth groups—they are a VBS director's dream. Here are a couple of ways to think about and incorporate teen volunteers to maximize your VBS programs.
What Is Your Mission (Statement)? Whatever you settle on, whether a new mission statement like mine, or just a verse that directs you in your endeavors, print it out and look at it often.
Congratulations, You're a VBS Director! Now What? Oh, the excitement of planning your church's VBS! Oh, the panic of planning your church's VBS! We understand that your excitement can quickly turn into slight panic when you realize the work involved. So, here are some ways to use the tools Answers VBS provides to help you prepare with ease.
Promote Your VBS: Flyers, Digital Resources, and More You are ready for kids to arrive this summer to learn about the value of life with Zoomerang—but how do you help them hear about it? Here’s three ways to promote your VBS throughout your community.
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Answers VBS Resources for Churches We know hosting a VBS is a big deal. That’s why we’ve made it as easy as possible with VBS “church resources” to get everyone involved.
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6 Decor Ideas for an Australia-Themed VBS If your church is joining us and hosting our Australia-themed VBS, Zoomerang, here six décor ideas to turn your church into an Aussie paradise.
VBS Camp 2022: Will Zoomerang Work? Answers VBS programs are adaptable for backyard Bible clubs, Sunday school, summer camp, after school programs, evening programs, all-day VBS camps or programs, and more!
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5 Tips for Making the Best VBS Crafts in 2022 If your church is using Zoomerang: Returning to the Value of Life, you’ll be excited to see the crafts options we’re offering for this fun Australian-themed, pro-life VBS.
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Answers VBS “Super Sale” On Now Many Mystery Island and Time Lab products are now on clearance at 60% off. There’s limited availability, so be sure to shop right away for best selection.
Two Christmas Resources for Your Church (and One Is Free!) With summer and back-to-school behind us, Christmas is the next big thing many churches are planning for and looking toward. And we have two incredible Christmas resources to help.
VBS—5 Tips for Getting the Whole Church Involved Vacation Bible School is an exciting time for the children attending, the parents, and the volunteers—but how do you get the whole church excited and involved?
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VBS Directors Share Their Best Tips Are you new to directing a VBS program? Wondering where to begin? Well, we asked VBS directors on our Answers VBS Facebook page to share their best tips on directing a VBS.
How to Create a Sensory Room for VBS Week Some who attend your VBS may need a quiet space to decompress or learn away from the other children. This is where a sensory room (or rooms) is appropriate.
Discover Easy Bonus Crafts for Mystery Island Have a little extra time during your VBS and need a way to fill it? Or do you want to send kids home with a craft to reinforce what they are learning during VBS week? Well, consider these easy bonus craft ideas:
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4 Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles As you are gearing up to turn your church into a tropical island paradise, here are four ways the humble pool noodle can help.
VBS Directors Answer “Why Choose Answers VBS?” There are many VBS programs available so why should you choose to go with Answers VBS? Don’t let us tell you—hear from other VBS directors who use Answers VBS.
Seven Ways Digital Makes VBS Easier More and more churches are upgrading to Digital Pro because it makes their VBS planning so much easier and more efficient.
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What is a Food Pak? What’s a “Food Pak”? Our friends at Children’s Hunger Fund sent us a video showing the incredible impact Food Paks are having around the world.
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Why Does VBS Matter? A Reminder from Lois and Eunice Children generally have hearts that are soft towards Christ and his Word. So why do we do VBS? Because it’s a wonderful opportunity to plant seeds of truth!
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Mystery Island Decoration Ideas Mystery Island is such a fun theme! There are so many different directions you can go with a tropical paradise theme—from the beach to the open ocean, to the deep-sea, to the jungle, to a volcano, and more! If you did our Ocean Commotion VBS back in 2016, dig out some of the decorations and use them again.
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Make VBS Even More Fun with Extras VBS week is such a fun week for everyone involved. You can make it even more fun for the kids, and help them better retain key concepts, with exciting extras.
How to Include Teens in Your VBS Another way to involve teens in your Vacation Bible School is by asking them to volunteer. Here are some popular ways to include teens in your VBS as volunteers.
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Making the Most of Your VBS Week How can you make the most of every minute of your VBS? Answers VBS is designed to utilize every station as an opportunity to reinforce the message of the day.
Sharing the Gospel in Myanmar Here’s one story of what God is doing in Myanmar, a largely Buddhist nation, through Children’s Hunger Fund and the pastors and churches they partner with.
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3 Tips for Early VBS Planning Time goes by fast, and the more you accomplish early, the easier the last few weeks before VBS will be. Here’s our top three tips for planning your VBS early.
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Thankful for Who God Is Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Answers VBS! We have so much to be thankful for, and you will likely be sharing some of your blessings around your dinner table tonight. As you do, spend some time talking about God and who he is by listing some of his attributes.
Get Children Excited About Missions Sometimes, it’s easy to forget others or only focus on our own needs and problems. And this is true for children as well. That’s why we want to encourage children to develop an “others focus,” giving them a big-picture view of the needs of our relatives around the world, through our Mission Moments at VBS.
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How to Start a VBS Program at Your Church You recognize the importance of this ministry to children—many adults point to VBS programs as when they came to a saving knowledge of Christ. You’re ready to take the plunge and become a VBS director, bringing VBS back to your church. But where should you start?
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Why Do Science Experiments in VBS? If you’re new to Answers VBS, you may be surprised to see a guide titled “Science and Crafts” that comes with your Starter or Super Starter Kit. Crafts—we’re all familiar with those in a VBS program, but science? Here’s why we include—and why we think you should do—science experiments with your VBS kids.
Hope in Rwanda in the Form of Watermelons If you have used Answers VBS in the past, you are probably familiar with Children’s Hunger Fund and our partnership with it through our Mission Moment VBS segment. CHF is best known for its Food Paks, but it’s involved in other outreaches as well, such as watermelon fields in Rwanda.
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Why Teach Children the Attributes of God? One of our Answers VBS themes is Mystery Island: Tracking Down the One True God. During this mystery adventure, children will discover some of the attributes of God and learn that he is so high above us and so awesome that we will never know everything there is to know about God—that’s what eternity is for!
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Helping Children Remember God’s Word It’s so vital that we memorize Scripture, and we want our children to memorize Scripture. Verses learned at a young age often sink deep into your heart, staying with you for the rest of your life. That’s powerful! And that’s why we emphasize Scripture memory throughout Answers VBS.
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Answers VBS—Do I Need to Do it All? Answers VBS strives to be a flexible VBS that works for churches of any size, budget, or time constraint. Sometimes, when flipping through the Director’s Guide, directors feel overwhelmed by all the crafts, games, science experiments, and so on that are provided. But rest assured: we don’t expect you to do everything!
Las Crónicas Del Reino Now Available Are you a Spanish speaker, or do you attend a Spanish-speaking church, or do you live in an area with a high Spanish-speaking population? We’ve now translated a second Answers VBS into Spanish! The sixth VBS we produced, Kingdom Chronicles, has been released as Las Crónicas Del Reino: Manteniéndonos Fuertes en la Batalla por la Verdad.
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Advertise Your VBS During Trunk or Treat Are you already excited about next year’s VBS? Ready to get the news out to the community that your church is the place to be this summer for a week of fun and learning from God’s Word? Consider advertising your coming event with a themed “trunk” at your church’s “trunk or treat.”
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6 Reasons to Preorder Your Answers VBS Now VBS season has just wound down, so many churches aren’t thinking about their VBS program (Christmas is coming, right?). But did you know that our 2020 Answers VBS, Mystery Island, is available for pre-order right now? And there are some great reasons you’ll want to get your order in today. Here are six of them.
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Summer of Hope: Changing Lives for Eternity! To make this a summer of hope, not hunger, Children’s Hunger Fund has been raising money to provide meals for hungry children and their families. And they’re making an impact! We have partnered with CHF this summer to help them meet their goal of one million meals because we love their mission.
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Mystery Island: Decorating Theme Ideas Back-to-school items are now featured in nearly every store—and that’s really good news for you! That means all the summer items are marked at a steep discount. It’s the perfect time to start gathering beachy summer items for Mystery Island.
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The Finish Line: Follow Up After VBS You put so much effort into running a successful VBS program to reach children with the gospel and the message of biblical truth, don’t forget to think about how you will follow-up with the children once VBS ends. Here are some tips for how you can follow-up with your VBS attendees and their families.
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“I don’t know how we will make it, but I am trusting in God.” Debra Andrews was struggling with how she and her family will make it. People from a local church partnered with Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) to help relieve some of that burden by delivering weekly Food Paks while sharing the hope of the gospel.
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Join the Answers VBS Discussion Group Looking for creative ideas, have Answers VBS questions, or just want to connect with other Answers VBS directors and volunteers? Join our Answers VBS Discussion Group on Facebook!
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Over 20 Million Children Will be Hungry Did you know that over 20 million children face the threat of hunger this summer as school meal programs close for the summer? That’s why Answers in Genesis is partnering with Children’s Hunger Fund to meet real, physical needs, while providing the hope of the Gospel, to families right here in the United States!
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No Fluff—All Substance At any Answers VBS, kids will enjoy an assembly time, games, crafts, snacks, and science experiments. You may be tempted to think that some of these stations are just filler or break times for the kids. But there’s nothing “fluffy” about our Answers VBS—everything is designed to reinforce the main lesson of the day.
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Controlling the Chaos: Tips for VBS Dismissal Dismissal at the end of your VBS day can be challenging and chaotic as children rush to join their parents. Security is very important, regardless of the size of your church. But what’s the best way to release children to their parents?
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Solving the Mystery of the Five Clues We had a great time recently as we released picture clues, teasing at the theme for our 2020 Answers VBS. The big announcement was made on June 4, and the theme is. . . Mystery Island: Tracking Down the One True God! Did you guess it? In case you missed them, here are the clues we released and the corresponding explanation.
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Our Theme for 2020 Answers VBS Is… We are excited to reveal the our vacation bible school theme for next year. We like to announce it early so you can reveal it to your VBS kids, and build their excitement to come back next year! You’ll need to grab your sunscreen, a beach towel, and some flip flops because you’re headed for... Mystery Island!
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5 Practical Tips for Working with Children Working with children is a joy, it’s rewarding, but it can also be a challenge (all those with experience working with children say “amen” to that!). But there are specific, practical tips you can follow when working with kids that will ensure your VBS week goes as smoothly as possible. Here are our top 5.
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Some Friendly Competition Our 2019 Answers VBS, The Incredible Race, involves racing around the world, completing challenges. We’ve woven in multiple contests and challenges to capture the excitement of a racing competition. The contests come as a four-tiered system; individuals, teams, grade levels, and all VBS.
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Ready, Set, Teach! 5 Tips for VBS Teachers It’s already May, which means VBS season is right around the corner. If you’ve volunteered to be a VBS teacher, you may be feeling a little bit nervous about this important job. Here are five tips to help you feel ready to go on Day 1 of VBS week.
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Answers VBS Music—It’s Not Just Singing! Children learn in a variety of ways, and that’s why it’s important to present the same truth in a wide variety of ways. We want all kids to hear and remember what we’re teaching through {% get_urls 27544 alt="Answers VBS" %}, and one great way to impart truth is through music.
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Bringing Hope to Victims of a Mudslide Our Answers VBS partner, Children’s Hunger Fund, recently shared how they are helping provide practical help and hope to families who were victims of a mudslide and who daily live in danger of having their home or their lives washed away by the next slide.
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How Do I Find an Answers VBS Near Me? It’s summertime, and you’re looking for something fun your kids can do to encourage and strengthen their faith, while they have a fantastic time. Look no further than Vacation Bible School! Answers VBS is a fun, faith-building experience your kids won’t soon forget—and you can find one near you with our helpful tool.
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Tips for Decorating Your VBS Assembly Area A big part of VBS is decorating to set the theme and to help your students feel truly immersed in the experience. This year’s theme, The Incredible Race, is an international one so the decorating ideas are virtually endless. You can pull from any culture found on the five continents visited during the week.
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5 Practical Tips for VBS Directors Directing your VBS program is also such a privilege as you orchestrate opportunities to share the gospel with the kids the Lord brings your way. And we have some tips to help you launch a successful VBS that you will look back on with a sense of accomplishment and joy.
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Our Ministry Partner Delivers Food and Gospel Hope Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) Mercy Network coordinators from eight African countries recently gathered for a ministry conference in South Africa. They know meeting physical needs is important but what people need even more than food is eternal life!
Making the Lessons Stick: The Incredible Race Crafts Most churches will begin their VBS preparations in earnest starting in April, and that includes collecting the necessary supplies needed for the crafts for each day of VBS. If your church is doing Answers VBS The Incredible Race this year, we have five standard crafts for you to use.
How to Adapt Answers VBS into a 3-Day VBS Our Answers VBS programs are designed as a five-day VBS experience. But if you have limited time, volunteers, or space, that might not be possible for you. And that’s okay! You can adapt our VBS into a three-day program, and in different ways, to meet your individual needs.
Answers VBS Videos to Help You Set the Scene Our 2019 VBS theme—The Incredible Race—is a great one for decorating because there are so many options to choose from. All you need to do is decorate your halls, snack station, craft rooms, and more with international or racing themes.
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How to Do Answers VBS on A Budget Budget—now there’s a word that doesn’t get most people excited. But a budget is important, even when it comes to your VBS planning. One of the first things most churches do after they’ve decided to host a VBS is create a budget.
Considering Switching to Answers VBS? Perhaps you’ve heard of Answers VBS and have toyed with switching from the curriculum you’ve been using for years to give it a try but you’re not quite sure. Well, if that’s you, we thought you might want to hear from other VBS directors, volunteers, and others from churches that have chosen to use Answers VBS.
How to Create a Vibrant VBS Prayer Ministry As a VBS director, leader, or volunteer, when was the last time you stopped and prayed for your VBS team and the children who will attend your program this summer? Here are 5 tips for cultivating a vibrant VBS prayer ministry (more tips can be found on page 24 of The Incredible Race Director’s Guide).
Get Involved with Project Food Pak We at Answers VBS partner with a wonderful ministry called Children’s Hunger Fund to give our VBS kids a ministry moment. This encourages them to think beyond themselves to the needs of others. It’s a great way to build a heart of compassion and selflessness as they raise money to feed children around the world.
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What Does the Tower of Babel Teach Us in 2019? What does the Tower of Babel have to do with us here in 2019? Well, an awful lot! One of the social issues around the world is the race issue. We struggle to love others who are different from us and are frequently segregated along so-called “racial” lines. The Bible’s history provides the answer to this issue!
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How a Food Delivery Saved a Family We encourage you to get involved with Children’s Hunger Fund more than just with our Answers VBS. In this short video, several ministry leaders discuss how their partnership with CHF enables them to be the hands and feet of Christ, right here in America.
The Incredible Race Answers VBS Workshop a Success We recently welcomed nearly 300 people to the Creation Museum for a free, full-day event showcasing our powerful 2019 Answers VBS, The Incredible Race: One Family, One Race, One Savior. Together, we dove deep into what VBS leaders and volunteers can expect this summer.
Go Digital with Your VBS Planning at MyAnswers.com MyAnswers.com is an exciting all-in-one resource that makes your job as a VBS director as smooth as possible. Using MyAnswers.com, you’ll find help with event promotion, scheduling, and registration (our most popular feature).
VBS Volunteer Policies, Training, Sessions, and More It takes lots of volunteers to run a successful (and relatively stress-free) VBS program. But it’s becoming increasingly important to have volunteer policies, such as background checks, in place to ensure all children are protected and have a wonderful time at VBS.
Operation Arctic Awarded Top VBS for 2017! Lynda Freeman, the curriculum reviewer of About the Children’s Department, selected Answers VBS Operation Arctic as her “Top Pick for VBS” for 2017.
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Reaching Children in Rural Areas with the Gospel Village Missions has started a program called Reach 19, and is partnering with Answers VBS to provide Vacation Bible School programs for rural communities.
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The Kingdom Chronicles Bonus Memory Verses For those children who want an extra challenge during your VBS week, offer them the opportunity to learn these bonus memory verses!
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The Kingdom Chronicles Treasure Hunt Day 5 King Things Treasure Hunt
Day 5
Good morrow, poppets! (That's old English for "Hello, children!") On our last day, let’s search for some king things. If you
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The Kingdom Chronicles Treasure Hunt Day 4 Middle Ages Treasure Hunt
Day 4
Hail, knights-in-training! Today, let’s find items that have to do with the Middle Ages. You’ll need to go both inside and out
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The Kingdom Chronicles Treasure Hunt Day 3 Here’s to Shoes Treasure Hunt
Day 3
Welcome back! For Day 3, we’ll be talking about a part of the armor that has to do with our feet – shoes. So our treasure
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The Kingdom Chronicles Treasure Hunt Day 2 Belts and Bibles Treasure Hunt
Day 2
Good day! Time for another round of our treasure hunts. Since we are talking about a special belt today that is
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The Kingdom Chronicles Treasure Hunt Day 1 Here's a fun way to give your kids something to do while they're waiting for VBS to start!
Dark and Light Treasure Hunt
Day 1
Hail, young knights and fair
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The Kingdom Chronicles Costumes We know you're ready to have a royally fun time at The Kingdom Chronicles next summer! And we know you're ready to get started on the preparations as soon as
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Answers VBS 2013 is here! Hear ye! Hear ye! Attention all knights and fair maidens! By royal decree, we are pleased to announce the theme for the 2013 Answers VBS program—The Kingdom Chronicles: Standing Strong in the Battle for Truth!
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IncrediWorld Treasure Hunt (Day 5) Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this “Dino – MITE” treasure hunt and let them loose!
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IncrediWorld Extra Memory Verses Some kids enjoy challenging themselves to learn extra memory verses during VBS week--above and beyond the five daily verses given in the curriculum. Here's a
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IncrediWorld Treasure Hunt (Day 4) Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Critters and Creatures Treasure
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IncrediWorld Treasure Hunt (Day 3) Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Highs and Lows Treasure Hunt
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IncrediWorld Treasure Hunt (Day 2) Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
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IncrediWorld Treasure Hunt (Day 1) Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
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Decorating for your volunteer workshops Have you started thinking about how you'll decorate your spaces for IncrediWorld Amazement Park? It's such a fun theme to play with (if we do say so
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IncrediWorld Drama Sets We pilot each Answers VBS program in a small, medium, and large church to make sure that a church of any size can use and enjoy the program. Each of our pilot
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Building a VBS set Have you started thinking about how you're gonna build the IncrediWorld Amazement Park set yet? We've posted a series of videos that show how to assemble the
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Thanking your volunteers Several months ago, we asked you how you thank your volunteers once your VBS is finished. Here's what you said.
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Can VBS be used in other formats? Dr. Georgia Purdom, a speaker and researcher with Answers in Genesis, answered this question on her blog. We've reprinted it here with her permission. Thanks,
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IncrediWorld Set The church that tested out IncrediWorld last week is big, big, big! They average about 1,200 kids at their VBS. While we know that's more kids than most
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Scenes from IncrediWorld Day 2 at IncrediWorld is filled with fun as kids learn the importance of using the Bible to help us understand the world around us. They'll find out what a
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Fun Times at IncrediWorld! The kids at our first test church are having the ride of their lives at IncrediWorld this week!
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Answers VBS 2012 is here! The mouth-watering smell of cotton candy.
The electrifying sound of thrill rides.
The mesmerizing sight of animal shows.
Adventure at every
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Giveaway--Bookmarks This is it--our last giveaway of this VBS season! This week enter to win a set of all three Gold Rush bookmarks (great for using to remind your kids of the
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Share Jesus (Day 5 Devotions) Gold Rush VBS Day 5: Share Jesus
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in
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Sing-Along Songs Which of the fun Sing-Along Songs should I sing on which day? Great question!
Our Answers VBS songs are designed to summarize the main teaching points of each
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Believe Jesus (Day 4 Devotions) Gold Rush VBS Day 4: Believe Jesus
He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6
Imagine following the
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Follow Jesus (Day 3 Devotions) Gold Rush VBS Day 3: Follow Jesus
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.
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Teacher and Volunteer Workshops In the Director's Guide, we suggest hosting three different workshops to acquaint your volunteers with the VBS material and to help them present the
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Treasure Jesus (Day 2 Devotions) Gold Rush VBS Day 2: Treasure Jesus
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His
Gold Rush VBS FAQs Have a question about the Gold Rush Vacation Bible School program? Check out the following answers!
Where can I find canning rings for the Day 2 craft?
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Gold Rush VBS Treasure Hunt-Day 4 Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Precious Gold Treasure
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Gold Rush VBS Treasure Hunt-Day 5 Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Tidbits for the Trail
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Gold Rush VBS Slang Looking for more fun ideas to share with the miners at your Gold Rush VBS? Try this "Talk of the Times" worksheet!
Talk of the Times
These are actual
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Gold Rush VBS Verses Some kids enjoy the challenge of learning more than just one memory verse each day at VBS. Know any children like that at your Vacation Bible School? Below is a
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Gold Rush VBS Treasure Hunt-Day 3 Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Wild, Wild West Treasure
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Gold Rush Treasure Hunt: Day 2 Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Christmas Treasure Hunt
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Gold Rush Treasure Hunt: Day 1 Looking for a way to keep your kids occupied before your VBS begins? Give them a copy of this treasure hunt and let them loose!
Popular Lies We Believe
| Answers in Genesis Returning speaker Amy Spreeman will present on the top 10 lies we believe at Answers for Women 2020. Amy is a journalist and founder of Berean Research.
Clouds Without Water
| Answers in Genesis Justin is an itinerant preacher and founder of Justin Peters Ministries. Here’s what he had to share about his upcoming presentation at Answers for Women 2020.
Getting to the Heart of Holiness
| Answers in Genesis Recently, there’s been an influx of books catering to Christian women that encourage us to embrace our sin and trust that God’s grace is bigger. This runs counter to what we are commanded in Scripture!
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Lie of Evolution and the Truth of God’s Word
| Answers in Genesis Ken Ham has been on the front lines addressing how Christians should respond by giving answers based on God’s Word and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had this to say about his upcoming presentation at Answers for Women 2020.
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Speaking the Truth in Love
| Answers in Genesis Phil Johnson will be speaking at the upcoming Answers for Women conference. What he shared with me about his upcoming talk will be a blessing to all our readers.
Commencing in Atlanta
| Answers in Genesis This past weekend it was my privilege to be the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony at North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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Is Singing a Form of Praying?
| Answers in Genesis For our staff chapel yesterday we had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Fred Coleman from Bob Jones University. Not only did he lead us in worship through singing,
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The Weaker Parts
| Answers in Genesis My friend Stacia has a son with multiple disabilities, and she shared about understanding her son in relation to the sovereignty and goodness of God.
Grandpa’s Godly Legacy
| Answers in Genesis My dad was sorting through some old things that had belonged to his parents. During the sorting, he came across a letter that his father had sent to him while he served in the military. I never knew my grandfather, as he died of a heart attack many years before I was born.
A Blast from the Past
| Answers in Genesis Evolutionists seek to “place a chimpanzee in the manger, a gorilla on the cross, and a monkey in Joseph’s tomb.”
A few weeks ago, my Dad was sorting through
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“A Sweet Smelling Aroma”
| Answers in Genesis Over the last several weeks, I have been so blessed to receive many messages on my Facebook page from people telling me how the AiG ministry has changed their
I Don’t Believe in Mutations?
| Answers in Genesis A couple weeks ago I was alerted to a NPR blog with the title, “Why Do So Many Have Trouble Believing In Evolution?” The blog’s author, Dr. Marcelo Gleiser, is
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The Straw Man of Anti-Intellectualism
| Answers in Genesis A few months ago, I coauthored an article reviewing a new book titled The Anointed. The book was a very anti-academic, tabloid-like look at several Christian leaders and ministries, including Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis.
Thanksgiving in January
| Answers in Genesis About a month ago, as we were getting Christmas decorations out of our basement, my daughter noticed an old black-and-white composition notebook in the bookcase.
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My New Year’s Resolution
| Answers in Genesis On December 31 I posted on Facebook that my New Year’s resolution was to “read the Bible more consistently in my personal devotion time.” My typical routine is
Do You Read Christian Fiction?
| Answers in Genesis I do! I enjoy everything from historical romance to drama to mystery. Since I have a lot of speaking events this year, I’ve been enjoying catching up on my
“Babel and My Baby”
| Answers in Genesis This is the title for a new presentation I have developed on the issue of race with the subtitle, “How the Biblical Answer to Racism Impacts My Family.”
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Battle of the Billboards
| Answers in Genesis Recently the American Atheists released their new billboard that blatantly attacks Christ and Christians.*
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One of Zoe's Last Wishes
| Answers in Genesis Last Saturday I had the opportunity to meet 10-year-old Zoe and her family at the Creation Museum. A couple years ago, Zoe was diagnosed with an inoperable
Can Kids Be Good Without God?
| Answers in Genesis A new website devoted to kids and sponsored by the American Humanist Association (AHA) says “Yes” to this blog post’s title. The homepage of the site
Am I a Coward?
| Answers in Genesis A couple weeks ago, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” posted a video on YouTube entitled “Creationism is Not Appropriate for Children.” The video went viral, and as of
Adventures in Appalachia
| Answers in Genesis This past weekend, it was my great pleasure to speak at the Appalachian Bible College (ABC) Women’s Auxiliary Retreat. It was so refreshing to be at a Christian
“Quiet and Careful” Eugenics
| Answers in Genesis Over the last several years I have researched and presented a lot on the past, present, and future of eugenics and abortion (see here, here, and here). I have
Mentoring Moms in the Military
| Answers in Genesis Last week I received this post from Kate on my Facebook page:
How would you answer this question from young mothers? “I want my children to know the truth of
Nylon-eating Bacteria Again
| Answers in Genesis Recently we received a rather derogatory inquiry concerning bacteria that “eat” nylon as being an example of the type of mutation that results in a gain of
Answers for Women Conference 2019 Recap
| Answers in Genesis When people ask me what I thought of Sacred: Embracing God’s Design for Sexuality, I smile and say, “It was a sweet time.” I was so overwhelmed by the speakers and the conversations from attendees that it took me a couple weeks to process everything! God’s Spirit was evident, and he was at work in the lives of many.
Responding Bibically to Transgenderism
| Answers in Genesis Dr. Owen Strachan approaches the very emotional and heated topic of transgenderism with both truth and grace. I asked Dr. Strachan to share with us some thoughts related to his presentation in April at Sacred: Embracing God’s Design for Sexuality.
Why Genesis Matters for a Biblical Worldview of Sexuality
| Answers in Genesis We live in a day and age when people no longer believe marriage is a life-long union and insist it can be with whomever (or whatever!) you want. Since it began in the 1960’s, the sexual revolution has left no part of God’s design for marriage and sexuality alone. It’s all an all-out attack of epic proportions.
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Sexual Abuse and the Christian
| Answers in Genesis When I’m in the car driving, I try to listen to Christian radio programs to educate and equip myself on topics relevant in our culture. I interviewed Hope for the Heart's June Hunt to find out more about her ministry and her upcoming presentation at the Answers for Women conference.
The Biology of Gender and Sexuality
| Answers in Genesis Are people born gay? Are there really only two genders? Are there genetic or other biological reasons that people are homosexual or transgender? These are very valid questions, and a lot of research has been done to answer these questions. Maybe you’ve heard these questions before or asked them yourself.
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Rose Colón: Sexual Sin and Pornography
| Answers in Genesis At the 2015 Answers for Women conference, Dr. Georgia Purdom was pleased to have Rose Colón join us. She spoke on the topic of sexual sin within marriage and shared her own personal testimony showing how she and her husband found answers and hope in God’s Word and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Amanda Peacock: Complementarity, Marriage, and the Gospel of Christ
| Answers in Genesis Today, words like “headship” and “submission,” “leader” and “helper” are imbued with negative connotations. Our culture is inherently suspicious of authority and increasingly women are positioning themselves as an oppressed group who must have equality with men without difference.
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Emily Thomes: Picture of God’s Grace
| Answers in Genesis Have you registered yet for next year’s Answers for Women conference “Sacred: Embracing God’s Design for Sexuality”? I’m thrilled to introduced speaker Emily Thomes. I knew as soon as I read her article, “Girl in the Picture,” that we needed to hear from her on the topic of homosexuality.
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Answers for Women 2018 Wrap-Up
| Answers in Genesis Every year, one of Dr. Georgia Purdom’s favorite tasks is reading through the surveys that we receive at the end of the Answers for Women conference. We wanted to share just a small snapshot of the amazing feedback we received this year.
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3 Sisters, Strings, and Beautiful Music
| Answers in Genesis A few years ago, Dr. Georgia Purdom had the privilege of seeing the Foto Sisters perform at the Creation Museum. She enjoyed their classical and inspirational music, and she knew right then that she wanted them to be worship leaders for our Answers for Women conference.
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When Does Life Begin and End?
| Answers in Genesis We knew when we decided that life would be the theme for this year’s Answers for Women conference that Dr. Tommy Mitchell had to address issues surrounding the beginning and ending of life. Here’s what Dr. Mitchell had this to say about his upcoming presentations.
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Speaking Life to Reflect the Value of Life
| Answers in Genesis How can we as Christians use our words to “speak life” and show that we value human life because all humans are made in the image of God? Stacia McKeever shared some thoughts on her presentation for this year’s Answers for Women conference.
Pursuing Grace Relations at Answers for Women’s Conference
| Answers in Genesis We are privileged to have Dr. Charles Ware, president of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, coming to speak to us on the topic of race at this year's Answers for Women conference. Here is what Dr. Ware had to say about his presentation.
Oil Droplets in Water = Life?
| Answers in Genesis Researchers at the University of Glasgow think they may be a step closer to creating synthetic life by producing what they termed an “evolving chemical system.”
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Our Decision to Homeschool
| Answers in Genesis Ever since I posted on Facebook that my husband and I had made a decision to remove our daughter from public school and begin homeschooling her, I have received
Tree of Forty Fruits—Is It Real?
| Answers in Genesis When I first heard about this tree in the news, I was very skeptical. How could one tree possibly grow forty different fruits? So like any good scientist I did
Is Your Grandmother a Fish?
| Answers in Genesis According to a soon-to-be published book for young children, a fish and many other animals are your “grandmothers.” The subtitle for the book is “a child’s
Blessed Assurance
| Answers in Genesis I was listening to the local Christian radio station the other day when this familiar hymn came on. I was in the midst of preparing a presentation on parenting
Life Under the Microscope
| Answers in Genesis Last Friday (June 4), I was interviewed on the radio show Sound Rezn, aired on American Family Radio. I discussed the science behind the recent media frenzy
It Is Well with My Soul
| Answers in Genesis I thought I would share with you today another of my favorite hymns, “It Is Well with My Soul” by Horatio Spafford. Most people know that the writer of the song
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Deadly Disclosures
| Answers in Genesis I am a big fan of fictional Christian romance/mystery/action novels. The time I have available to leisure read is small, so I’m rather picky about what I read.
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A Look at a New Bible Translation
| Answers in Genesis I was browsing through a small catalog that came from a local Christian bookstore and noticed several advertisements for a new translation called the Common English Bible (CEB).
Train Up A Child
| Answers in Genesis Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” This verse ran through my mind as I read the
A Moment of Science?
| Answers in Genesis The other day I noticed the car in front of me had a bumper sticker that read, “What Schools Really Need Is: A Moment of Science.”
How Do You Imagine God?
| Answers in Genesis As I was looking through the USA Weekend insert in the Sunday paper a few weeks ago, I noticed the religion column was entitled, “How do you imagine God?”
Who Is the “Enemy”?
| Answers in Genesis Recently, a blogger named “Max” took issue with comments both AiG and I have made in the past regarding the Intelligent Design (ID) movement. I have a book
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God’s Pharmacy?
| Answers in Genesis Reviewing a wide variety of articles, web pages, and books that are sent to our ministry has reminded me just how discerning we need to be as Christians.
‘Till The Storm Passes By
| Answers in Genesis When I was a child, I was very scared of thunderstorms. My mother taught me to sing the chorus of a song called “‘Till the Storm Passes By” to help calm me
The Seven C’s and Teens
| Answers in Genesis Several months ago, a man who teaches teens in his church began corresponding with me about an idea he had to help his teens learn the Seven C’s of Biblical
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Creation Research Conference
| Answers in Genesis A couple weeks ago, I attended the BSG (Biology Study Group)/CGS (Creation Geology Society) Conference in Cleveland, Georgia. This conference is held yearly and
Looking Back and Looking Forward
| Answers in Genesis I can honestly say it’s been a good year with a lot of good things happening. Professionally, I saw the introduction of Answers for Women, a ministry outreach
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O Holy Night
| Answers in Genesis I thought today I would share with you the words (at least the first verse) of my favorite Christmas song. It almost never fails to bring tears to my eyes when
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Christmas Memories and My Mom
| Answers in Genesis Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. I decorate a lot—lighted garlands around the windows, the Christmas village around the tree from pieces I have
Thrilled About the Ark
| Answers in Genesis As many of you know AiG has announced plans for Ark Encounter, which will include an Ark built to biblical proportions. When I told my daughter Elizabeth about
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Evolution on the Web for Kids
| Answers in Genesis A few weeks ago I blogged about my happiness that there were no new “evolution toys” at a website that promotes evolution for kids. However, the site continues
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The First Christmas Town
| Answers in Genesis For all my readers, I hope that you’ll be able to visit the Creation Museum at this special time of year when we present our free outdoor nativity and light display.
No New “Evolution Toys”—Yeah!
| Answers in Genesis Last year I blogged about a website that sells evolution-themed toys and apparel for children. I decided to revisit the site this year and see if they were offering anything new.
Answers for Pastors—A Big Hit
| Answers in Genesis As I sat in the sanctuary of the church in Kentucky where our first-ever pastors’ conference was held last week, I was giving thanks to God for bringing almost
Iowa and the Celtics
| Answers in Genesis This past weekend, I was hosted by the Quad City Creation Science Association (QCCSA) in Davenport, Iowa. I gave two presentations on Saturday at a hospital and
Marriage and Mass Media
| Answers in Genesis As promised, today I will give you a sneak peek at my new presentation for women entitled, “Separate But Equal: Building A One Flesh Marriage.” I gave the
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Women of the Year
| Answers in Genesis I am very excited today to give three presentations in the women’s track at the Defending the Faith Conference here in Tennessee.
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Baseball Vs. Church
| Answers in Genesis I was talking to a friend of mine in church a few weeks ago about my desire to get my daughter Elizabeth enrolled in T-ball or softball next summer. She was
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Great Is Your Faithfulness
| Answers in Genesis I’ve got to say that the last few weeks have been difficult. Both professionally and personally there have been a few highs and a lot of lows. I have felt like
Freedom or Not?
| Answers in Genesis Although previously unfamiliar with the case, I was saddened but not surprised to learn that the Supreme Court has ruled favorably for humanists once again.
The School Year in Review
| Answers in Genesis My daughter Elizabeth will finish Kindergarten later this week, so I thought this would be an opportune time to contemplate not only how she has grown
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Deep Love of Jesus
| Answers in Genesis In today’s blog below, I have posted the lyrics to a favorite hymn of mine that I just can’t seem to get out of my head lately. It is a great reminder of
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Fossils and Fun
| Answers in Genesis This past weekend, my family decided to explore more of the wonderful state of Indiana, in which we reside. My husband really likes to drive, so we sometimes
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Wonders of the Cell
| Answers in Genesis Last year at Creation College 3, I had the privilege of giving a presentation called “Wonders of the Cell.” I will admit that as a molecular/cell biologist,
Public School and the 7 C's
| Answers in Genesis My daughter Elizabeth is six years old and just finishing Kindergarten in our local public school. She has a great teacher, and her first year has been filled
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Encouragement From a Friend
| Answers in Genesis A friend of mine, Everett, has faced some recent difficulties in his life and decided to write a letter to his friends testifying about what God was doing
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Responding to a Critic
| Answers in Genesis I’ve been active in social media (blogging, Facebook and Twitter) for several months now, and have really enjoyed the interactions I’ve had with people.
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Surprised by VBS
| Answers in Genesis If you are a regular reader of my blog you will likely remember that I attended the True Woman 2010 conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last month.
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The World Is a Noisy Place!
| Answers in Genesis Activation (in other words, “turning on”) of my cochlear implant (CI) was Monday, and it was quite an experience. The whole process took four hours with a lot
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Beautiful in Bozeman, Montana
| Answers in Genesis I was privileged this past weekend to speak at a conference sponsored by MORE (Montana Origins Research Effort) and held at Grace Bible Church. I have never
Victory in Jesus
| Answers in Genesis For the past few weeks, my daughter has been humming (on an almost daily basis) the song “Victory in Jesus.” She must have heard it in church and for some
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New Resources
| Answers in Genesis In case you haven’t noticed, I now have four new DVDs available for purchase! You can purchase them individually or as a set.
I Am Not Ashamed
| Answers in Genesis I’m very excited about our new campaign this year, and I hope you are too. The great thing about it is that you can actually be involved!
Debate Summit 2010
| Answers in Genesis For those of you that enjoy the thrill of debate, I encourage you to attend Debate Summit 2010 at Grace Community Church in Washington Court House, Ohio, on
Be a Discerning Christian
| Answers in Genesis Last Friday I had the privilege of participating in the Creation Museum’s first ever Behind the Scenes event. The event was held after closing time and
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Cure for the Winter Blues
| Answers in Genesis This past week we have had three snowstorms in the tri-state area, leaving us with about 15 inches of snow and much higher drifts. When my daughter and I were
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Children—Commodity or Gift?
| Answers in Genesis I recently saw an ad for a frozen food product that really bothered me. The ad had a picture of a little girl crying and the slogan, “Kids. Can’t return ‘em,
Do You Take the Bible Literally?
| Answers in Genesis I’ve been asked this question many times, but a recent interaction emphasized to me again the importance of using proper terminology when it comes to telling others how I read the Bible.
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Answers for Teachers
| Answers in Genesis Last Friday almost 60 teachers from several different Christian schools participated in the first Answers for Teachers day at the Creation Museum.
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Answers for Women
| Answers in Genesis This year, for the first time, Answers in Genesis will have a booth at two women’s conferences! We are looking forward to being exhibitors at the True Woman
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Apathy and Christianity
| Answers in Genesis Several days ago I spoke in the museum, and one of the young men who heard me speak challenged me concerning the importance of the creation issue to Christianity.
Overcoming Fear
| Answers in Genesis I admit I get a little nervous when I stand in front of 1,000 people to give a presentation, but do you know what makes me more nervous?
Suing for Wrongful Birth?
| Answers in Genesis I’m sure many people have heard of wrongful death suits, but in another sad chapter of American history it is now legal for parents to sue doctors and others
Glory of Man or Glory of God?
| Answers in Genesis My friend Stacia has a son with Williams Syndrome. Physically and mentally he is considered disabled, but she recently pondered the question: by whose
Instant Evolution?
| Answers in Genesis The headline read, “Instant Evolution in Whiteflies: Just Add Bacteria.” Any time I see the words instant, speedy, or sudden together with evolution, I’m intrigued.
Which Adam is “Non-essential” to the Gospel?
| Answers in Genesis Over the past several weeks I have had the opportunity to present in the Creation Museum a scientific analysis of the crucifixion entitled, “The Anatomy and Physiology of the Crucifixion of Christ.”
Is God Like Santa Claus?
| Answers in Genesis Last week, I received some material in the mail from a church. As I sifted through what they sent me, I came across a large paper “prayer rug” with a picture of
Glory, Glory, Glory
| Answers in Genesis This morning, on my way to work a familiar song came on the radio that I haven’t heard in a long time entitled, “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy.” I don’t
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Five Years in Review
| Answers in Genesis It’s hard for me to believe, but mid-June marked the beginning of my 6th year with Answers in Genesis. I guess I keep so busy that the time just seems to fly
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“I Almost Didn’t Come Today”
| Answers in Genesis This was a comment a woman made to me after I spoke at the IFCA (Independent Fundamental Churches of America) Women’s Conference held this past week.
Car Trouble and Hope
| Answers in Genesis Last week, my car decided to die. It’s been on its last leg for a while now but the current repair bill was just too high for a car of its age and mileage.
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The Gain of Poverty?
| Answers in Genesis I recently read an article in Trends in Genetics (a secular, technical, peer-reviewed scientific journal) entitled, “A golden age for evolutionary genetics?
Bacteria Keep “Outsmarting” Antibiotics
| Answers in Genesis While antibiotics are still a useful weapon in our modern-day warfare against bacterial infections, their effectiveness has been thwarted by the development of antibiotic resistance.
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Galapagos Adventure—Days 2 and 3
| Answers in Genesis Galapagos Adventure—Day 2
Today was mainly a travel day from Atlanta to Quito, Ecuador. The trip was uneventful and that is always a good thing. It was neat to
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Get Gold Fever!
| Answers in Genesis This year, I am directing the VBS at my church and am so glad that our pastor agreed to use AiG’s Gold Rush VBS. I have never directed a VBS in my life. I’ve
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Extreme Couponing and Priorities
| Answers in Genesis Several weeks ago I decided to watch the show Extreme Couponing. This show has received a lot of media attention and I’ve heard some people talk about it, so I
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Royally Christian
| Answers in Genesis Last week I joined with two billion people around the world to watch the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. I can remember as a child watching the
Get Some Perspective!
| Answers in Genesis Last week, my daughter Elizabeth saw a picture of a missing girl in one of the flyers for a retail store in our area. We’ve all seen those classic “milk carton”
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Blessings From Ohio
| Answers in Genesis This past week and weekend, I was blessed to be the speaker for the Ohio Women for Missions (OWM) fall retreats. This group of ladies is a part of the Ohio
Revived and Refreshed
| Answers in Genesis Last weekend I had the opportunity to be an exhibitor for AiG at the Revive Our Hearts conference in Indianapolis for women’s ministry leaders and pastor’s
Science is Real
| Answers in Genesis A few weeks ago, I mentioned in my blog that there was a music group whose videos appear on the Disney Channel that basically tell kids the Bible is just a
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Answers for Pastors’ Wives
| Answers in Genesis I was so blessed last week to speak to the wives of the pastors attending our Answers for Pastors conference at the Creation Museum. I gave my presentation
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Mercies in Disguise
| Answers in Genesis A couple months ago in church we sang a song that really impacted me called “Blessings.” The song was written and is sung by Laura Story. As I sang the song I
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Beaten but Not Defeated
| Answers in Genesis As I sat down to write my blog today, I was having difficulty picking a topic.
Should I talk about a historic church closing in Ohio because it has
Almost Christian
| Answers in Genesis Last night, on my way home from a speaking event I turned on the Christian radio station and heard one of my favorite pastors, Dr. John MacArthur. He was
Galapagos Adventure—Day 13
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday morning we took a panga ride around Black Turtle Cove off the coast of Santa Cruz. It was nice to ride instead of walk for a change! The highlight of
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 12
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday we spent the day exploring Santiago. For our first exploration we landed on a black beach and were surrounded by places where the ocean had worn away
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 11
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday our first stop was on the rocky beaches of Fernandina, the youngest island in the Galapagos. It is home to one of the largest populations of marine
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 10
| Answers in Genesis We spent most of yesterday traveling around the island of Isabela and taking it easy on the boat. The movement of the boat made me seasick in the morning, so I
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 9
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday was the first of several days we will spend visiting Isabela. It is one of the youngest islands with five active volcanoes. On the panga ride to the
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 8
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday we visited the island of Santa Cruz. This island has about 12,000 people that reside in the coastal town of Puerto Ayora. The town is also home to the
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 6
| Answers in Genesis Today we visited the island of Floreana. It is also one of the oldest islands and has some 50 peaks, each of which represents an inactive volcano. It’s hard to
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 5
| Answers in Genesis As I write this blog, it is morning and I’m looking out my cabin window at what seems like an endless sea of blue. Yesterday we visited Española, the southern-
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 4
| Answers in Genesis We traveled by plane for a little over two hours today to arrive at San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. We entered through the National Park queue and were met by
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Galapagos Adventure—Day 7
| Answers in Genesis Yesterday we visited Santa Fe Island and the Plaza Islands. We saw many different birds on Santa Fe including the Galapagos dove, Galapagos mockingbird, and the
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I'm Back!
| Answers in Genesis After two weeks in the Galapagos Islands, I arrived home on Sunday morning after 24 hours of flights and layovers. It was such a relief to hear the immigration
The Gospel and Marriage
| Answers in Genesis A couple months ago I saw an article link posted on the Wretched website entitled, “Who pays for your spouse’s sin? Your spouse or Christ?”
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Shackled By A Heavy Burden
| Answers in Genesis This morning on my way to work an old Gaither classic came on the radio, “He Touched Me.” It was the very first line, which I made the title of this blog post,
Words Worth Repeating
| Answers in Genesis A friend of mine recently shared this on her blog, and I thought it bore repeating. The words come from an old hymn that I had never heard before. As I read it,
Fill My Cup Lord
| Answers in Genesis My family and I were recently listening to an old hymn-sing on TV featuring the Gaithers and other gospel artists associated with them. It was great to hear
Your Children Are Watching
| Answers in Genesis A few days ago I was reading a newsletter from a church we previously attended, and the following paragraph written by the youth leaders really hit home:
Our
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Victory in Jesus
| Answers in Genesis On the radio yesterday the song “Victory in Jesus” came on the Christian station I was listening to. It’s one of my favorite hymns because it really emphasizes
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Research Is Lacking—Agreed!
| Answers in Genesis The research that I am referring to—and the lack thereof—is that of Stephen S. Young, the author of a letter to the editor entitled, “Research is
2011 in Review
| Answers in Genesis With the New Year approaching soon, I thought it would be fun and helpful to look back at the blogs I’ve written over the last year.
O Holy Night
| Answers in Genesis One of my favorite Christmas songs is O Holy Night. It evokes so much emotion in me that I struggle to make it through the song without crying.
Back To School—Are You Ready?
| Answers in Genesis It’s that time of year again—one that many children dread (not mine—she loves school!). Parents and children alike will begin another year of homeschooling or
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"Where's the Bible?"
| Answers in Genesis Last week, my daughter Elizabeth and my Dad and I attended a Reds baseball game. As we stood to sing the national anthem and placed our hands over our hearts,
Mega Conference Was a Mega Hit!
| Answers in Genesis A couple weeks ago, Answers in Genesis hosted its Mega Conference in northern Kentucky. I was pleased to see so many people hungry to learn about apologetics,
Called to Be Modern Day Bereans
| Answers in Genesis Mary Mohler, wife of Dr. Albert Mohler (president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), will speak at “Discern” about teaching the truth to our children.
Tragedy Close to Home
| Answers in Genesis About a month ago, the small rural community where I live was shocked with the news that a 10-year-old boy had been murdered by his older brother.
Greetings
| Answers in Genesis I am very excited to have the opportunity to have a personal blog. I am a regular follower of several blogs, but this is the first time I have been the
Traced and the Critics
| Answers in Genesis In March of this year, we released a new book on human origins and human history, and we announced it with this provocative claim. Evolutionists have noticed—and responded.
Regarding My Academic Training
| Answers in Genesis Right after the Bill Nye-Ken Ham debate on February 4, 2014, I received some condescending communications from opponents, calling into question my academic
Compromise in Christian College
| Answers in Genesis About 8–12 times per month I give a lecture in the museum for guests who want to hear it. On Saturday I gave one of my most common talks, “Why Genesis Matters."
Ministry in Norman, Oklahoma
| Answers in Genesis Friends,
The seminar last weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, was well received by those who attended. Many people thanked me. A couple of families drove two hours
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Grand Canyon Fruit
| Answers in Genesis A few days ago, I got an encouraging email from one of the OT professors on the Grand Canyon trip last year. I had asked all the men on that trip to share any
Bulgaria Part 1
| Answers in Genesis Friends,
I just arrived in Bulgaria yesterday for seven days of speaking in various cities.
Today Darin (the leading creationist in Bulgaria) will take me
Albuquerque Seminar
| Answers in Genesis This past weekend was very full as I did a creation seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico. People were very responsive to the eight presentations I made, and I
Atheists Stand on the Bible
| Answers in Genesis The enemies of Christianity will pervert anything we do: http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/03/but_you_should_be.php. Isn’t it remarkable that they can
God’s Timing
| Answers in Genesis This morning I received in the mail three copies of a booklet version in Russian of my paper critiquing the old-earth views of three leading systematic theology
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Museum Dialogue with an Atheist
| Answers in Genesis Part of my responsibilities at AiG is to give 5–7 lectures in the Creation Museum each month. Afterwards I go to the Dragon Hall Bookstore to answer questions and interact with people.
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Not Ashamed
| Answers in Genesis “Not ashamed,” our theme this year, is both a reality and desire for me in 2010. I am not ashamed, but I also want to be even bolder in the days ahead.
Transhumanism and the Evolution Connection
| Answers in Genesis Using science to enhance living standards in a fallen world is a practical and biblical concept—after all, Jesus is our “great physician” (Mark 2). It gives us medicines and mechanisms that can help overcome accidents, crime, disease, and disasters. But there are limits.
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Repent: Response to BioLogos: House of Heresy, Part 2
| Answers in Genesis If a professing Christian admits that the authors of Scripture were teaching a specific concept but declares that the biblical author was wrong, then that individual is a false teacher. Scripture is ultimately God’s Word, so declaring any part of what Scripture teaches to be wrong is ultimately saying that God is wrong.
BioLogos: House of Heresy & False Teaching
| Answers in Genesis Declaring a professing believer or ministry to be heretical and guilty of false teaching is a serious charge. Understanding the full weight of leveling such an accusation, however, I maintain that the BioLogos organization is guilty as charged.
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The Burdens of War
| Answers in Genesis Learning a good defense against the enemy’s attacks and being armed with the authority of God’s Word is essential to walk and witness effectively. It is a surefire way to overcome spiritual fatigue and fear. So, where to start?
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Understanding Easter
| Answers in Genesis We can know for certain that Jesus, the last Adam, paid the penalty of sin and death brought into the world by the first Adam.
Don’t Be Double-Minded
| Answers in Genesis Genesis 1–11 is the ultimate seedbed of all major Christian doctrines. So, those theologians that offer an inconsistent application of the meaning of Genesis (gap theory, theistic evolution, progressive creation, etc.) have been some of the easiest targets for Christianity’s opponents for quite some time.
The Humble Bee—a Flying Supercomputer!
| Answers in Genesis Comparing bee brains to supercomputers isn’t a stretch, because the “software package” inside their minds contains far more capabilities than most people think about, including their incredible flight capability.
What Gets You Going?
| Answers in Genesis Something that lies within our cells and produces an important molecule found in all life forms which provides the vitality or “fuel” living things need—a powerful substance called ATP.
“How Could All Those Scientists Be Wrong?”
| Answers in Genesis A common refrain from Christians who have accepted secular interpretations in origins science relating to either deep time geology, biology, or cosmology (the supposed evolution of living things over billions of years) is “But how could all of those brilliant scientists possibly be wrong?”
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Pinpoint Accuracy
| Answers in Genesis The most efficient way to defeat an enemy more powerful than you is simply to bring concentrated force against a vulnerable point.
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Happy Canada Day!
| Answers in Genesis I pray his words will inspire gospel witness in your walk this summer as you engage with those God sends your way who so desperately need Jesus as their Savior.
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Time Travel
| Answers in Genesis Many Christians have shaken their heads in the last decade at the cultural collapse that has become so evident in society, wondering, “How on earth did we get here?” and trying to divine the future by pondering, “Where are we headed should this continue?”
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A Mountain of Evidence? (Part 5)
| Answers in Genesis As we’ve seen in Parts 1–4, upon closer examination, the individual pieces of evidence used to prop up the gleaming tower of evolution are actually just rickety supports that collapse under even the slightest weight of scrutiny.
A Mountain of Evidence? (Part 3)
| Answers in Genesis As soon as one gets past the bluff and bluster of the oft-touted “mountain of facts for evolution” and begins examining the individual pieces, the mountain looks much more like a molehill indeed.
Mr. Potato Head and Genetic Inheritance
| Answers in Genesis We see changes in animals (within their kind) because there is an incredible amount of variability inherently built into all the creatures God made. But just like Mr. Potato Head, the number of variants inside is limited.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
| Answers in Genesis If we want to reach others with the gospel, we should assume that most people will have questions about Genesis and creation/evolution issues. By equipping ourselves with answers in this area, we will be able to help many people move closer to Christ.
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Defend What You Love
| Answers in Genesis If I should physically train to defend what is important to me in this life, how much more should we train to defend what is most precious of all?
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Playing the Long Game
| Answers in Genesis I am often asked, “How do I reach people when they don’t want to discuss God, the Bible, or the gospel, etc.?” Here are a few ideas.
Trash Talk: Junk DNA
| Answers in Genesis New scientific studies are showing that so-called junk DNA has an important function—and that’s a problem for evolutionists.
Atheism: The Weakest of Worldviews
| Answers in Genesis Many times believers find themselves in a philosophical debate as skeptics sometimes try to undermine the very concept of biblical absolutes rather than discussing specific scientific facts.
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Creation Basics!
| Answers in Genesis Having spoken on the topics of biblical creation, general apologetics, and ultimately the authority of God’s Word for almost 20 years now, it is even more apparent that the average church in Canada continues to struggle in effectively equipping the lay Christian in these areas.
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GREAT Conversations: A Better Way to Learn
| Answers in Genesis Having spoken on the topics of biblical creation, general apologetics, and ultimately the authority of God’s Word for almost 20 years now, it is even more apparent that the average church in Canada continues to struggle in effectively equipping the lay-Christian in these areas.
Creation and the Cross—What’s the Connection?
| Answers in Genesis I have to be honest: even after close to 20 years of crisscrossing my home country of Canada, speaking about the importance of Genesis 1–11 and biblical authority, it always amazes me when I meet a fellow believer that downplays the topic as irrelevant to the gospel.
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Of Fools and Follies
| Answers in Genesis Christians need to stand out as they speak out and live their lives as a testimony to their love for God and his word. The term apologetics is often associated with this type of engagement as it refers to the ability to give a reasoned defense of the faith and proclamation of the gospel as per the command of 1 Peter 3:15.
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A Tale of Two Prophets
| Answers in Genesis There are certain people that can take a limited number of facts in the present and come to very accurate conclusions regarding what will likely occur in the future. Some may call them prophetic, not in the sense that God has revealed future events to them supernaturally but because they simply use their God-given cognitive gifts in a unique way.
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Oh, That Will Never Happen in Canada!
| Answers in Genesis I’ve had believers in Canada object to the logical conclusions of my presentations in churches- that if the assault on biblical authority (founded on Genesis 1:11 as the seed bed for all Christian doctrines), and the current assault on Christian values continues in Canada- eventually the Bible will be outlawed.
The Bid for "Intellectual Credibility" Among Many Christian Leaders in the West
| Answers in Genesis Many mainstream Christian leaders have tried to insert themselves into political and/or social justice issues over the past six months of the COVID-19 crisis. Watching them fumble around in a seeming attempt to be relevant in a culture that has largely dismissed them long ago is often embarrassing to watch.
Why Evolution’s "Emperor" (Natural Selection) Has No Clothes!
| Answers in Genesis Because natural selection is so equated with the story of evolution, and biblical creationists of course do not hold to the evolutionary story, many people are sometimes surprised when they find out we actually “believe in” natural selection, perhaps thinking we do see the Emperor’s shiny getup.
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The House of Mirrors
| Answers in Genesis The house of mirrors idea was conceived as a maze-like puzzle that participants would navigate through for their amusement. Characterized by the large collection of mirrors of all shapes and sizes within it, the images participants observed were distorted because of concave or convex curves in the glass.
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The Tireless Dragon of Old
| Answers in Genesis the Bible describes another centuries-old serpent far more potent and deadly, one that’s in control of a vicious army of evil subordinates dedicated to the systematic destruction of every man, woman, and child that’s ever been born.
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The Lost Path to the Roman Road
| Answers in Genesis Many Christians, especially those actively involved in outreach and evangelism, would recognize the phrase “The Roman Road” (sometimes referred to as the “Romans Road”) as that path of salvation, summarized in the book of Romans in their Bibles.
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Revisionist History 101
| Answers in Genesis Old books are of particular interest to me, as they give a much clearer understanding of what was in the minds of those living at the time they were written. One of my favorite finds was a 1903 reprint of the original 1828 version of Webster’s dictionary.
The Rock of (Long) Ages?
| Answers in Genesis Looking back at the western Christian church until around 100 years ago was like a fortress, with watchmen around its parapets, preaching salvation to the lost world. All seemed well on the outside, but the enemy was already on the inside, undermining it from within.
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Half-Truths Aren’t True at All
| Answers in Genesis For decades now, many Christian leaders in the West seem to have dedicated themselves to convince the average pew sitter to accept the secular world’s interpretations of origins, including Big Bang and millions of years.
Creation or Evolution: Is There a Third Option?
| Answers in Genesis In a world where the concept of absolute truth seems to be viewed increasingly like pink unicorns or fairy dust, Bible skeptics often seem more and more inclined to deal in the abstract or propose obtuse ideas rather than deal with concrete principles where discussions can advance, and conclusions can be drawn.
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The “Ugly Sweater” of Faith
| Answers in Genesis “Why are you wearing that old thing?”
I would guess that many a married man has heard a similar query coming from their wife at some point in their marriage.
If We Knew Then What We Know Now
| Answers in Genesis Conversations with many pastors, ministry leaders, and laypersons alike today (especially many seniors) often feel like there should be an overlay of Chopin’s Funeral March in behind them.
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How to Interpret Genesis
| Answers in Genesis Declaring that because some passages are hard to understand somehow means the majority of the Bible needs special knowledge beyond what the average person understands simply isn’t justified.
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Western World Missionaries
| Answers in Genesis Jesus’ command to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations . . . ” in Matthew 28:19 is an integral part of the mission statement of most churches and why most allocate funds and take up special offerings towards missionaries they support.
Telling Half of the Story
| Answers in Genesis In an age of half-truths, half-lies, and fake news, the Bible stands in contrast to man’s word, firm in its clear representation of the good and holy Creator God of the Bible.
What Will Your Children Do This Summer?
| Answers in Genesis Because the Answers in Genesis–Canada ministry understands the importance of investing in the future, we hold our annual Answers Boot Camp (which is an apologetics and worldview training camp) for youth ages 14–18!
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Answers Foundations 2020 Conference!
| Answers in Genesis This coming Labour-day holiday weekend, September 3–5, we will be holding our flagship Answers in Genesis Canada conference at beautiful Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario
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Whom Do You Trust?
| Answers in Genesis Although many church websites declare an unwavering commitment to the authority of Scripture, their response to many of today’s issues often exposes a fear of man rather than a fear of the Lord and his Word.
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“Mindless” Meanderings
| Answers in Genesis I specifically remember as a young child looking up at the stars, trying to think through the complexities and the big picture of life. Where did all of this come from, and where does it stop?
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The “No-Win” Scenario
| Answers in Genesis Secular academia today has reprogrammed the rules surrounding origins science today to the foregone conclusion that all of reality is the result of naturalistic processes inherent in matter acting over billions of years, simply by precluding the possibility of a creator from the start.
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What About Star Wars!?
| Answers in Genesis What I realize now of course is that layered beneath the incredibly attractive entertainment value of this action/adventure spectacle, deep down, there were themes in Star Wars that definitely appealed to my sin nature and false worldview.
Marxism: Darwinism Lived Out
| Answers in Genesis Marxism, Communism and socialism violate many of God’s ordained laws and principles for society to operate under and should be rejected by those that hold to scriptural authority.
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Fossils in a Day
| Answers in Genesis How old are fossils?” If you grew up as I did (taught in state-run schools), you have a ready answer. “Millions of years!”
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Samurai, Sushi, and Survival of the Fittest
| Answers in Genesis The Tale of the Heike is considered one of the great classics of medieval Japanese literature. It’s primarily an epic about samurai warrior culture–which ultimately laid the groundwork for Japanese bushido ideology (or what’s known as “the way of the warrior”).
The Need—for Speed!
| Answers in Genesis We are often taught through education and the media that oil, coal, rocks, and the fossils found within them came into being very slowly.
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St. Augustine Was a Young-Earth Creationist
| Answers in Genesis Having said all this, in the world of theology, a figure who looms large on the biblical landscape and is often used to support a variety of individual denominational groups, doctrines and church practices, is the well-known Church Father, Augustine.
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“Canada” Day?
| Answers in Genesis Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot reviews recent events that point toward the "The Criminalization of Christianity in Canada" and away from the freedom many have enjoyed.
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In Christ Alone
| Answers in Genesis I understand the sensitivity and sometimes severity of the various opinions surrounding what has sometimes been termed the ‘worship wars’ seen in modern churches today. With that said, let me put myself out there and make a statement almost guaranteed to draw fire from some corner of Christendom.
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Creation and Human Value
| Answers in Genesis Generally, people understand that they have value, and will often fight vigorously to defend their own perceived ‘rights’ derived from stated laws.
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Regaining God’s Image
| Answers in Genesis Many people struggle to trust the Bible because of the constant reinforcement of evolutionary ideas through modern education, catchy news articles, and popular entertainment. Many of today’s journalists won’t miss a chance to give an evolutionary shout out or spin to a story.
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Removing God from the Equation
| Answers in Genesis From its inception, the scientific proofs offered to support human evolution have been riddled with holes. In fact, many of the earliest proofs were fraudulent, and modern research shows that many proofs were driven by scientific ignorance and evolutionary interpretations rather than solid evidence.
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The Search for Scientific Evidence
| Answers in Genesis From its inception, the scientific proofs offered to support human evolution have been riddled with holes. In fact, many of the earliest proofs were fraudulent, and modern research shows that many proofs were driven by scientific ignorance and evolutionary interpretations rather than solid evidence.
Fueling the Fire of “Scientific” Racism
| Answers in Genesis The demeaning exploitation of people as sideshow freaks helped propagate a much more insidious belief which gained steam became and normalized in Western society—the belief in scientific racism.
Understanding Science
| Answers in Genesis Ask some people you know this question: “What is science?” You’ll likely get all sorts of answers. However, typically, the more scientifically educated the person is, the less certain and dogmatic their answer will be. The average person will likely be far more dogmatic in asserting what they believe that science is.
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Planning to Fail
| Answers in Genesis Various studies from a variety of denominations, have shown that young people from Christian homes abandoned the Christian faith for two reasons.
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War of the Worlds
| Answers in Genesis Scripture is clear: we are born into the heat of battle and thrust into a spiritual war that rages all around us 24/7. The most vulnerable among us are our youth, tender and untrained individuals who are often victims of the times and circumstances of their birth. How can we protect our youth from the wiles of the devil?
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Have You Been Brainwashed?
| Answers in Genesis The further one’s thinking moves away from belief in God, the more unstable his rationale becomes. But we know that “the fool says in his heart, there is no God” (Psalm 14:1). Atheistic thinking is foolish because it automatically dismisses the basis for truth—God.
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Navigating Highs and Lows of Apologetics Ministry Life
| Answers in Genesis Today, when there has never been more support for biblical creation and the flaws in the evolutionary story have been exposed so clearly (even among secular groups), it is difficult to see fellow believers imbibe and actually promote evolutionary ideas within the church.
Who’s Minding the Children?
| Answers in Genesis Some of the most heartbreaking moments I’ve experienced over the years have been when I was explaining to my church audiences how over 70% of young people from Christian homes who attend state-run schools abandon the faith.
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Enigma: Unlocking the Greatest Puzzle of All Time
| Answers in Genesis Because codes and languages require a creator, we recognize the intelligence behind this greatest code we’ve ever seen is that of the most intelligent mind we can imagine: the all-knowing, all powerful creator God of the Bible.
Marvelous Mollusks Glorify Their Maker!
| Answers in Genesis As amazing as “regular” octopi are, the mimic octopus is in a class by itself: it’s the first living thing ever observed to impersonate the shape and behavior of other aquatic species along with color and texture changes.
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Sharpshooting Shrimp!
| Answers in Genesis Evolutionists have only weak attempts to explain how the building of a sonic gun, along with the biochemical and neural pathways, integrated into the creature’s central nervous system to function properly via mutations and natural selection.
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Bee Orchids Bear Witness
| Answers in Genesis The typical evolutionary explanations for this amazing orchid’s supposed existence contains mostly simplistic appeals to natural selection over millions of years, with little to no concrete explanations for how it could have happened.
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Grasshoppers Grow and Gain Function
| Answers in Genesis While the fictional character “the Incredible Hulk” transforms from Dr. Bruce Banner into the rampaging green monster, grasshoppers undergo a similar, but real, startling transformation.
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Flying Squid?
| Answers in Genesis You heard that right: certain squid species can launch themselves out of the water to soar above the ocean for distances up to 160 feet at up to 11.2 meters per second!
Dragonflies Demonstrate Design!
| Answers in Genesis The truth of God’s Word is simple to understand. A painting requires a painter. A creation requires a creator. And design requires a designer. And we do find incredible examples of design in nature.
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Postmortem on the Apostate
| Answers in Genesis It would be hard for the average believer not to have noticed the increasing number of people who used to claim Christ as their Savior that have apostatized lately. It seems there’s nothing the world loves more than a former professing Christian that declares they no longer believe in God.
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Easter and Eden
| Answers in Genesis Easter and Eden: What's the connection between the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and the garden of Eden?
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Codes and Creation
| Answers in Genesis One of the most effective arguments in favor of biblical creation is the fact of the existence of the genetic code imbedded in the make-up of every living thing on earth (DNA).
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Humanimals
| Answers in Genesis Man may not have evolved from lower animals, but he is devolving from a previously better state.
The Date Doctors
| Answers in Genesis When you think about the concept of atheism as a whole, a system of belief where practically everything is meaningless because our very existence is thought to have been brought about with no purpose or direction, it is extremely odious, as there cannot be true meaning to anything at all!
If God created everything, why are things so unintelligently designed?
| Answers in Genesis One of the most instinctive and obvious arguments for the existence of God, the master Architect of all things in the universe, is the incredible design we find in nature. And Romans 1:20 reinforces that to a maximum degree by pointing out that it can be clearly seen that there was a designer
Playing With Personhood
| Answers in Genesis Christians, it is time to stop messing around with ideas like millions of years of supposed evolution and attempting to insert them into the Bible where they don’t belong and where they do great damage to biblical understanding.
Ex Post Facto Death
| Answers in Genesis All compromise positions regarding Genesis (gap theory, progressive creation, theistic evolution, etc.) require a millions-of-years time frame that defies the plain reading of God’s Word (as Keller and most theistic evolutionists admit).
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Monsters of Evolution?
| Answers in Genesis Most are unaware that what Charles Darwin himself considered the weakest link in his entire naturalistic hypothesis—the lack of fossil evidence—has never been overcome.
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What Are the Chances?
| Answers in Genesis We can tell when man-made things are designed rather than the result of chance, like the inukshuk, which are stacked rocks or boulders that resemble people used by the Inuit people to navigate the arctic. However, biological systems are far more complex.
The Answers in Genesis Message - It’s all About Biblical Authority!
| Answers in Genesis While dealing with many of the humanistic arguments that promote the myth of evolution that regard various scientific disciplines (such as biology, geology, etc.) is a large part of what the AiG ministry does, the main purpose of AiG is to proclaim and defend biblical authority. But what exactly does that mean?
AiG–Canada 2018 Year-End Update!
| Answers in Genesis A very generous friend of the ministry has promised to match up to $100,000 dollars of donations made to AiG–Canada for 2019! Keep reading for more information about how you can get involved and what God has done with our ministry this year!
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Christmas Came Early This Year!
| Answers in Genesis As someone that understands the importance of standing on the authority of God’s Word, don’t you wish more people could experience the faith-refreshing realization that you can fully trust the Bible from the very first verse? Well your wishes are about to come true!
Church Community United for Action!
| Answers in Genesis Do you realize how important the message of biblical authority is when proclaiming the gospel? Do you want to see spiritual growth and a zeal for evangelism in your community? Do you have the passion to help organize a meeting in your area? You can do it too!
Two Types of Reasoning
| Answers in Genesis Can the scientific method really “prove” things? To find out, let’s look at the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.
The 7 Checks of Critical Thinking
| Answers in Genesis Critical thinking is...well critical to properly understanding the Bible, as well as properly interpreting the world around us. How should we use critical thinking to make sure we are properly understanding the Bible and how it relates to science?
The History of Propaganda
| Answers in Genesis It’s no secret that propaganda, which persuades using anything but logic, riddles mainstream classrooms and culture with messages which attack the Bible, promote evolutionary origins, or otherwise market unbiblical ideas.
False Teaching Lie 1: God’s Word Isn’t True
| Answers in Genesis False teachings often share similar common themes—tell-tale lies that can help us recognize a spiritual scam when we see one. Let’s examine the first of four such lies, a deception as old as time.
360° in 180–Evolution and Life’s Origins
| Answers in Genesis If churches and families can disciple kids to own their faith, defend their beliefs, and maintain their walk with God, we won’t have to re-evangelize a whole generation of atheists in twenty years.
White Lighters, Lucky Socks, and the Confirmation Bias
| Answers in Genesis If a loving God created a logical universe and made us in his image as rational beings, we have a consistent philosophical basis from which to know things, to reason logically, and to learn about our universe. God’s Word confirms a logical reality—and reality, in turn, confirms God’s Word.
Cognitive Biases: 10+ Ways Your Mind May Play Tricks on You
| Answers in Genesis Our minds really do play tricks on us, thanks to faulty thinking patterns called cognitive biases. Propaganda and fallacies often exploit these biases—and not even scientists are immune. Let’s see some examples of cognitive biases and how to outsmart them.
The Power of Authority: Propaganda and Persuasion, Part 1
| Answers in Genesis Sometimes, false messages can sound true because they’re delivered by authority figures. A series of famous experiments in the 60’s revealed the persuasive power of authority, showing how far people will go against their convictions at an authority figure’s request, and reminding us that our highest authority is God.
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‘Twas the Week Before Finals
| Answers in Genesis This poem, which I penned to procrastinate studying for exams during college, offers a genuine glimpse into student life—and into students’ need for prayer. I’m sharing the stanzas again—this time, as a call for the wider Body of Christ to rally around the next generation of Christian young people.
Logical Fallacies: No True Scotsman
| Answers in Genesis The key to recognizing and responding to “no true Scotsman” arguments is to check the definition of whatever the arguer is generalizing, whether Scotsmen, scientists, Christians, or anything else.
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Censorship Is Not the Answer to “Fake News”
| Answers in Genesis To combat “fake news,” governments and corporations are increasingly turning to censorship regimes. Let’s explore some of the problems which “fake news” censorship entails to see why biblical, critical thinking presents a far more viable solution.
Open Letter to Christian Students Starting Secular University
| Answers in Genesis It’s true that higher education likely won’t be easy. Drawing on biblical principles, personal experience from my time studying science at secular university, and insights from other Christian students I’ve spoken with around the world, here are some tips for the road ahead.
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“God Stories” from Returning to My University Town
| Answers in Genesis With a few simple, practical gestures like taking a prayer walk or inviting students for lunch, ordinary Christians make a major difference to young people. Showing a student God’s love can be as easy as carrying a suitcase! We never know the impact we might leave.
How to Build Your Own Critical Thinking Tools
| Answers in Genesis By learning how to use tools correctly, we gain an independence that unlocks brand new possibilities. Biblical critical thinking tools empower us to think through any faith-challenging message. Here’s a simple two-step process you can use to design your own tools for thinking through messages you encounter.
28 Scriptures to Encourage Christian Students
| Answers in Genesis There’s no way to overstate the importance of filling up with God’s Word, both before college begins and every single day afterward. All Scripture is profitable, so there’s no limit to the verses that will help you. Here are just a few of the verses you may find especially useful to pack into your heart
DIY Fact-Checking Tips
| Answers in Genesis How do professional fact-checkers sort truth from fiction? Based on techniques of investigative journalists, let’s look at some DIY tips everyday Christians can use to think biblically and critically in today’s culture.
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Studies Suggest a Useful Way to Combat “Fake News”
| Answers in Genesis To combat “fake news,” governments and corporations are increasingly turning to censorship regimes. Let’s explore some of the problems which “fake news” censorship entails to see why biblical, critical thinking presents a far more viable solution.
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Four Ways the Media Can Misrepresent Reality
| Answers in Genesis It’s no secret that when it comes to information in the media, “facts” are not always what they seem. In a culture that loves to photoshop the truth, how can we remove layers of potential distortion from media messages to discern a more authentic picture?
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Behind the Scenes of the Mainstream Media
| Answers in Genesis In today’s culture, where concerns about media bias and misinformation have skyrocketed, how can we apply biblical, critical thinking to popular headlines? To start, let’s look at how the news industry works so we can better think about where our information comes from.
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The Power of Emotion: Propaganda and Persuasion, Part 4
| Answers in Genesis God created us with strong emotional capacities, but in our fallen world, emotions can be used to mislead us to believe wrong ideas. Let’s look at the science behind how emotions persuade, how to spot emotion-based fallacies or propaganda, and how to respond with truth.
The Power of Repetition: Propaganda and Persuasion, Part 3
| Answers in Genesis Repeating a lie can’t make it true, but repetition certainly makes for effective propaganda. Here are some studies showing the power of repeated messages and—in a surprise twist relevant to mentorship—how repetition affects students and seniors differently.
The Power of Conformity: Propaganda and Persuasion, Part 2
| Answers in Genesis Is a message true because many people seem to think so? Logic says no, but research shows that popular opinion is incredibly persuasive. Let’s see what a famous series of experiments revealed about the power of peer pressure—and how to resist it.
How to Think Through Any Conspiracy Theory
| Answers in Genesis In a world where discerning fact from fiction is growing ever more difficult (but vital), a little biblical critical thinking goes a long way. Conspiracy messages may be zinging through culture, but with these 7 Checks of Critical Thinking, we can make a careful, informed evaluation of any such message.
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What Should We Make of Conspiracy Theories?
| Answers in Genesis Are “conspiracy theories” technically even theories? How can we tell if they’re true? Let’s begin investigating how to think critically about conspiracy messages, as discerning between real and imagined scenarios is becoming ever more relevant in today’s culture.
Five Criteria for Discerning the Best Explanation
| Answers in Genesis If multiple explanations exist for the same observation, how can you tell which one is likely true? Five criteria of adequacy can help you narrow down the best explanation. Let’s unpack each of these and examine how they apply to the creation-evolution controversy.
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The First Test of a Logical Explanation
| Answers in Genesis If multiple explanations can account for the same observation, how can you tell which one is most likely to be true? That’s where a type of inductive argument called “inference to the best explanation” comes in. Let’s see what these arguments can (and can’t) do, unpack what explanations are, and unearth the first test of a good explanation.
Why the French Revolution Is a Warning for Christians Today
| Answers in Genesis With its links to the ideas shaping our culture, its lessons on how anti-Christian agendas unfold, and its power to illustrate the consequences that flow from a society rejecting God’s Word, the French Revolution offers four warnings that Christians today can’t afford to ignore.
Plants of the Bible
| Answers in Genesis How do the fascinating flowers at the Creation Museum’s Botanical Gardens remind us of the gospel? Let me invite you into a stroll with the gardens’ curator to find out.
Danny Faulkner
| Answers in Genesis Danny works as a researcher, author, and speaker for Answers in Genesis. He holds an MS in physics, an MA and a PhD in astronomy from Indiana University.
Cosmic Inflation Again
| Answers in Genesis I hate to say “I told you so,” but … oh, never mind.
One of the problems that the big bang model suffers from is the horizon problem. For three decades the
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What’s Up in the 2016 Night Sky?
| Answers in Genesis If you make New Year’s resolutions, why don’t you decide this year to get outside at night away from city lights more often to enjoy God’s beautiful creation?
Follow-up to the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
| Answers in Genesis It’s hard to believe that the total solar eclipse was six months ago. Since then, I’ve watched the sun pass through full phase back to new phase (the only time a solar eclipse can happen) six times.
The Flat-Earth Gospel
| Answers in Genesis To many flat-earthers, believing in the flat earth is either equivalent to, or nearly on the level of, the gospel, and thus they promote it religiously.
What’s Up in 2021
| Answers in Genesis Many of us were glad to see 2020 go. It was a weird year. A year ago, no one could have anticipated how the response to the threat of COVID-19 would wreak havoc on the economy. We can now turn our thoughts toward 2021 and what astronomical events it has in store for us.
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More Evidence That the Earth Is a Globe
| Answers in Genesis In one of my earliest articles about the flat-earth movement, I presented some photographs that I took of a ship disappearing hull first as it sailed away. In late April, I had an opportunity to take these sorts of photos once again.
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Join Us at Arch Encounter
| Answers in Genesis Arch Encounter offers you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular arches in the Gorge, as well as a few other gems there. This beautiful place certainly proclaims the wonder of God’s creation.
Astrophotography I
| Answers in Genesis Being a professional astronomer, you might think that astrophotography is something I have done for a long time. However, I took this up only six years ago.
A Prominent Flat-Earther Proves the Earth Is a Globe
| Answers in Genesis Nathan Thompson, a prominent flat-earther that I’ve previously discussed, recently made a video where he claims to have proven a flat earth. Proper analysis of Nathan’s video reveals that it proves exactly the opposite of what he claimed. That is, Nathan’s video ended up proving the earth is a globe.
Astrophotography II
| Answers in Genesis In an earlier blog, I discussed my experimentation with astrophotography over the past six years. I continue that discussion here with more of my time-lapse videos.
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A River of Fog
| Answers in Genesis In a previous blog I said that I had attempted a time-lapse video of fog in Red River Gorge, and I promised to take the subject up again. Here is that video.
The Red River Gorge Hike Is Coming Soon!
| Answers in Genesis Our very first field trip to Red River Gorge will be Friday, April 9. Why don’t you plan to go along? You could plan to spend a few days and have a grand visit to Answers in Genesis’ two attractions as well as Red River Gorge.
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Come Join Me in Red River Gorge!
| Answers in Genesis Our very first field trip to Red River Gorge will be Friday, April 9. Why don’t you plan to go along? You could plan to spend a few days and have a grand visit to Answers in Genesis’ two attractions as well as Red River Gorge.
Eratosthenes Reconsidered
| Answers in Genesis At the time of Eratosthenes, it was already generally known in the West that the earth is a globe. Eratosthenes built on that knowledge to measure the earth’s circumference and hence its radius.
The Scientific Method and the Flat Earth II
| Answers in Genesis With its emphasis on experimentation, flat-earthers use their definition of the scientific method to exclude from science an observational approach to testing ideas, which leads them to conclude that astronomy is not a science. This approach excludes any astronomical evidences when discussing the earth’s shape.
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Was E.W. Bullinger a Flat-Earther?
| Answers in Genesis Flat-earthers take a hyperliteral approach to the Bible. Flat-earthers often respond to that criticism that Bullinger, who wrote the definitive book on figures of speech in the Bible, was a flat-earther.
Betelgeuse Is Coming Back!
| Answers in Genesis Most astronomers think Betelgeuse eventually will supernova; however, they doubt recent activity necessarily is a harbinger that this will happen soon.