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A question for those who believe in theistic evolution -

Lately, I have come in contact with people who want to give credence to "theistic evolution." They say God started it all but let His creation evolve into what we see toady. There are various forms their position may take in the detailed description of it. The basic premise is the combining of creation and evolution over a period of many years.
After discussing the issue with a couple of different people, I started thinking of how to answer this view, being one who believes in the literal 24 hour day creation account. Those who know me, know that I look at issues from different angles to see other points not often made.
There are the common answers to those in the theistic evolution crowd. One is that everything was created after its own kind; meaning there was no crossing or evolution between them. Another answer is to take the word "day" in the Genesis account as a literal 24 hour day. Also from 2 Peter 3:5, the earth was created already mature.
I would like to add another point or rather a question to the issue. It comes from 2 Peter 3 where the Bible says in verse 12 that this earth and heavens burn up with fervent heat. That means the time will come when God destroys this earth and heavens which has been affected by sin and the curse. He will then create a new heavens and new earth. The question I would like to ask is: "How many millions or billions of years will it take for God to create the new heavens and new earth?" Will we be sitting around somewhere waiting several billion years for them to be finished? The answer to this question will confront those holding the theistic evolution view. It is something to think about. How long do you believe we will wait for the new heavens and new earth? I believe this is a valid question.
God will create a new heavens and a new earth. He has promised. It is a place where righteousness dwells. We look forward to it but I do not believe we will be sitting around waiting for it to evolve into a finished product ready for our inhabitation.

Been a While

It has been a while since we have posted on our blog. Sorry to all those who check on a consistent basis. We have had a busy summer and much time with access to internet. With the coming winter, we hope to update and get the latest article on the blog.

July at Black Hills Baptist Camp

It was a joy to be at Camp Mallo in Wyoming for two weeks in July. The weekend between camps, I had the privilege of going to Tulare SD and speaking in the church where I pastored in the 80's. God gave a good time around the Word and for reminiscing with the people there. I also had the privilege of speaking and doing some great golfing with Jackson Tingley, a long time friend from Cody, in the Big Horn area. Mountain biking, hiking, golfing, and much more, but the best part was seeing God work in the meetings. It is a joy to serve the Lord.

One Month in Juneau AK

Beginning May 8th, Jeneen an I were able to be in Juneau Alaska through June 10th. Bethany Baptist Church is a special place with special people. We have always enjoyed the people there. Pastor and Judy Bigelow are good friends. They enabled us to do many things while we were with them, including a cruise to the end of the Tracy Arm.

Jeneen and I went hiking when the opportunity presented itself.

We love the inside passage of Alaska. Most of our hiking was on the coastline. Here is a good question. If you travel up a fjord for several miles, what elevation are you at when you reach the upper end? Some of you will get this right away. But you would be surprised how often people ask that question.

It was hard to leave the people and the place. Jeneen and I really enjoy Juneau. We have enjoyed the Bigelows as friends and fellow servants of the Lord. It will be hard to think of Juneau without them as they will be moving on to new horizons in ministry in September. They are "retiring." Of course, they are really just changing ministries for the servants of the Lord never retire. May God bless them as they step into new directions for their lives. Please pray for the people of Bethany Baptist Church as they work through the changes in the coming months and years.

It's Spring Time in the Sawtooths

Yes, I have been thinking about this year's trips to the Sawtooths. It looks like a good year for backpacking. We will have three different trips. The first planned week will be August 3rd through 7th in Wyoming. We will be going with the group from Camp Grace into the Snowy Range. It will be new territory for us. The next two weeks will be in the Sawtooths. Depending on who comes for which week, we may try some new areas and a little more difficult trip. These weeks are just friends getting together for some backpacking, fishing, photography, and especially fellowship around the Word of God. As one has said, "It is soul refreashing."

Pocahontas and Pella IA

Inside the church in Pocahontas IA.

Pastor Kuhn has been there about ten years now and it is exciting to see what the Lord is doing in the church. The last time we were in the church was 2002. They were struggling and were not growing very much. It is a joy to see the faithfulness and God's rewarding with results.
Pella is know for being a Dutch community.
The Lord has given us good meetings each time we have been in Pella. We really enjoy the church family and the fellowship. Praise the Lord for such a good church.

Iowa

Jeneen and I are in Pocahontas this week and will be in Pella for Easter weekend. It has been cold and windy with some snow. The weather has not been springlike. Makes us miss AZ.

The meetings have been going good with many people in attendance.

Lately we have added Facebook to our ability to keep people up on what we are doing. It has been interesting to see how many people are on there. It might be easier than doing the blog but we plan on keeping both.

Pictures will be coming soon.

Out and About

Lately, Jeneen and I have been to Arizona again. We had a warm time in Tempe and Kingman. We came home to warmer temperatures in Idaho too. Spring is here.

We were at Grace Baptist in Tempe for some meetings. Please pray for them as they seek a pastor. From there we went to Kingman. The Lord is blessing there with souls being saved and people added to the church. Praise the Lord for what He is doing. Pastor and Vicki Lenzi have been there about ten years now. God is blessing.

We will be home for a couple of weeks. We hope to get some spring things done; taxes, yard work, etc. From here we go to Iowa for meetings in Pocahontas and Pella.

May God bless you all.