In other words, what came first? Many questions surround the first chapter of Genesis, but one of the most vexing is this: "How was there light before the sun and the stars?" For today's content share, here is an article from Got Questions about that very subject. A plethora of views have been suggested, but a plain reading of the text indicates that, yes, God made light before any luminaries. This article does a great job answering the main issue behind the question. It make

Cold water rushes through a narrow ravine. On either side of the stream, sections of rock are exposed, revealing ancient breccia, a mixture of sharp-edged rock fragments and finer grains, like a rough, natural concrete, formed by ancient volcanic activity and other dramatic forces. Vibrant green moss covers the landscape as the water rushes over ancient boulders. The stream flows through a canyon surrounded by peaks over nine thousand feet high. The American West and its geol

Today's content share is the final video in a recent series from Answers in Genesis (Canada). I have shared many of the episodes over the weeks. I feel they have touched on some of the biggest issues that we face in the West today. And one of those issues is how evolutionary thought isn't compatible with a historical view of Scripture, and the implications that arise from that view of the Bible. In this episode, Calvin Smith points to the all-too-common perspective of many Ch

I realize I share a lot of videos from Answers in Genesis. But this recent series from AiG Canada has been pretty good, revealing a lot of the underpinnings of why we're having the issues we do in the West. This one, however, is showing that it's not just atheists, but some Christians who are denying the authenticity of the Genesis account. Personally, I don't understand the adoption of uniformitarian naturalism in any sense, especially among Christians. But if you take the

I have shared a handful of videos from this series from Answers in Genesis Canada. It's been a very thought-provoking series, in my opinion. This one is no different. But I will forewarn you: some of the statements quoted in this video are downright disturbing. Yet those who said them see nothing wrong with them; hence the problem. This is the inevitable result of atheistic and humanistic teaching. If we came from nothing, then we mean nothing. If we mean nothing, then neithe

Answers in Genesis Canada has been producing a series of videos documenting the rise of secular views on science and how it has undermined older, more Christian views on the subject. While at surface level it might sound like a conspiracy theory, something I am not personally apt towards, when you read the quotes from some of the biggest thinkers behind the movement, it becomes evident that many of them were not acting solely out of a "love for science". Instead of sharing ju

Surrounded by incredible geology, Palisade Falls drops roughly one hundred feet. Many millions of years ago, volcanic activity in the west formed what is now Hyalite Canyon, just outside of modern-day Bozeman, Montana. Or was it millions of years? Was it, perhaps, only thousands? How can we know for sure? The debate over origins and ages has not diminished over the years, sadly. But one thing we can all know and agree on: we all have access to the same rocks. And the funny th

Ever since Max went missing in a 1995 kids' movie, I have been fascinated with things such as Incan ruins. Other movies and video games fueled that. Maybe that's why I find Dr. Jeanson's research so interesting. I suspect that's partially true anyway. The ruling peoples of the pre-Columbian Americas have a history that remains somewhat hidden, sadly. But Dr. Jeanson has cracked some of that history open through his DNA research. While we may not have the details, we can at le

I was sad to hear yesterday that the actor Sam Neill had passed away at the age of 78. In all honesty, I wasn't familiar with most of his filmography, nor with much of his personal life. I knew he had battled cancer recently, but aside from that and a handful of movies, I didn't know much about the man. But I do know that he starred in one of my all-time favorite movies: Jurassic Park. Now, I know as a Christian, much of what's told us in the film regarding dinosaurs is untru

I love dinosaurs. Ever since I was a little kid looking through an illustrated encyclopedia, I have found these creatures fascinating. Unfortunately, they remain a sticking point for many regarding young-earth creation. Sad really, as there is no reason for this. In my mind, dragon legends alone are enough proof that these great reptiles walked with humans. But I digress. But are dinosaurs in the Bible? Well, I believe it has something to say about them as well, if we're care

And we're back to our regularly scheduled content sharing with this video from AiG Canada. In it, Calvin Smith recalls a confrontation he had with a PhD in philosophy. What was an interesting exchange revealed a deeper problem with atheism: it truthfully cannot account for, well, truth. More specifically, how can atheism answer how we know anything for sure? It's not a long video, and I hope that if you're a believer, it helps you to understand the truthfulness of this worldv

History was never a strong suit for me. Even to this day I struggle with a lot of simple dates for events. But as I get older I seem to be becoming more like my dad, who absolutely loves history. Perhaps it's due to a Christian worldview. Well, I believe that is the case actually. And as Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson shows in this video (among many others that are well worth the viewing), a Biblical worldview actually helps us better understand history. I've thought the Meso-America

The content share for today comes from Answers in Genesis . As with so many of the topics I share, it's one I truly desire to understand better. Genetics, DNA, and the like, are so fascinating, especially when you approach them with a Biblical eye. What variety God has put in His creation. Yet, as with so much, mankind likes to try to remove Him, and in doing so are left with having to come up with answers to the how and why of things. Of course, the reality is God made it a

Hardly an original shot, but a stunning location to be sure. There are few places I can think of in the United States that offer more variety, ranging from wildlife to geology, scenic views to just out of this world features, than Yellowstone National Park. Within this amazing place, one could spend multiple lifetimes researching, exploring, and photographing, and still come up with new things. It is a testament to God's creative power. On the northeast corner of the park lie

Landscape portrait of me in Yellowstone, taken by my friend, Dean. For something that I didn't get into until I was well into my adult years, I'm pleasantly surprised how much I've enjoyed photography. More than that though, I realize that I am thankful for the gift of it, and everything good connected with it. As a child, going outdoors was oftentimes a mix of fun, but also fear. Not fear of danger, but I just didn't like getting dirty. But when I was 11 or 12, a visit to th

You may recall in fairly recent years that a banana duct taped to a wall was sold for multiple millions of dollars as 'art'. More recently an artist sold, well, actually it was nothing, for a pretty penny as well. The invisible sculpture sold for over 18,000 dollars. Modern art has oftentimes been ridiculed by many for the very simple yet abstract shapes, with many saying "even I could do that!" Even some landscape scenes far 'surpass' that of reality with gaudy over saturati

I recently watched a portion of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' new documentary on the American Revolution. I have to admit however that I approach it with a great deal of trepidation. Why? Because, in short, I'm not sure if I'm being lied to. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that much of what is said is historically accurate and factual. But can I trust the bias and spin put on things in this very anti-American age that we live in? And no, I don't worship the ground the founding

Continuing our theme for the week, one of the areas closest to my heart as a nature photographer is how theology affects how we view nature itself. Is it the product of natural laws, processes that have been going on for millions and billions of years? Is it the creation of an all powerful God? Could it be both; could God have chosen to use the process of evolution and uniformitarian principles to bring about the world that we observe today?

The other day as I headed to church, I noticed, as I often do, the trees alongside of the road. At this time of year, the trees along this particular stretch of road are adorned with some of the best fall color. But a thought came to mind about them. Spring is a very pretty time of year, but I think many would argue that it is fall where trees really are at their most beautiful. And yet, it is for such a brief time and then they are bare, lifeless, asleep. It reminded me that

For the next post share, I actually want to share a video I watched recently. In it, Answers in Genesis Canada's Calvin Smith gives an excellent presentation on why we should trust Scriptures and how those behind science are not neutral towards Scripture or a Biblical worldview. I admit the video is on the longer side, but if it's a choice between that and a 30 minute to an hour show you might watch on TV, consider watching this instead with your family. I believe you'll come