arctic tern flying

Bible Knows Best: The Arctic Tern

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE AMAZING ANIMALS OF ALASKA 2 DVD SET TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARCTIC TERN AND OTHER INCREDIBLE ALASKAN CREATURES. In the book of Job, God asks the following question: ““Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?” In Jeremiah 8, we read “Yea, … Read More

Bible Knows Best: DNA, God’s Blueprints for Life

In Psalm 139 we read “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.” Does the Bible know best? Deoxyribonucleic Acid, or DNA can be expressed as a WRITTEN language that creates the … Read More

Shocking Statistics – Christian Compromise

Recent Barna Group studies have revealed a rather disturbing statistic. In the survey, among those labeling themselves “Christian”, over 50% claimed that not everything written in the Bible is true. If this is the case, then what do we base our Christian faith on? If the Bible is not the inerrant, inspired Word of God, … Read More

Evolution is Dead! Take that, Nietzsche!

We have never been able to create life from non-life in the lab, despite millions upon millions of tests in the most favorable conditions possible. We have never observed one basic kind of animal turn into another kind, much less a human. Animals adapt…they change… THIS is observable. But a dinosaur has never turned into … Read More

Bible Knows Best: Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

Psalms 139:14 says: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Does the Bible know best? It is interesting to note that the most complex computer ever designed was built in only nine months. That’s right, I’m talking about the human … Read More

Bible Knows Best: Atoms, The Dust of the World?

Speaking on Wisdom, and its institution before time itself, Proverbs 8 says: “I was set up from everlasting… While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.” – Or, broken down in Hebrew, “the chief dust of the Earth”. An interesting side-note … Read More

Hummingbird Migration – Following God’s Call

Many birds migrate in flocks, traveling south for the winter and north for summer, as they follow warm weather and better feeding conditions. The Arctic Tern travels an estimated 45,000 miles EACH YEAR! Hummingbirds are known to migrate up to several thousand miles each year, and are only found in the Americas. One unique feature … Read More

Tongue-Tied | The Evolution of a Hummingbird

Hummingbirds are remarkable creatures, with their ability to hover, fly backwards, and extract nectar with their amazing tongue. A long thin beak houses that tiny tongue, which the hummer inserts into flowers and laps up the nectar. However, that is no ordinary tongue. Their tongue consists of two separating parts that enclose around the nectar, … Read More

3 Astounding Facts About Hummingbirds

The tiny hummingbird has a two-step lung system that allows it to utilize all of the oxygen it breathes. This efficient design might not be necessary for life, but for a bird who is flapping its wings at up to 80 times a second, it certainly is a helpful feature! The hummingbird can fly through … Read More

Hummingbirds – God’s Tiny Wonder

Hummingbirds. Even though they are the smallest birds on earth, and the smallest of all warm-blooded creatures, they can still fly over 30 MPH, fly backward, and at birth, weigh less than a post-it note! These amazing creatures flap their wings up to 80 times a SECOND, allowing them to hover over flowers filled with … Read More

The Planet Saturn – I Won’t Be Moving

Saturn. Named after the god of agriculture worshipped in Rome at grand temples on (Capitol-line) Capitoline Hill, this gas giant is second only to Jupiter in size. Because of its dazzling system of rings encompassing the planet, Saturn has been the favorite of many a young astronomer. The rings are easily seen with even a … Read More

Does the Fate of Earth Rest on Giant Turtle’s Back?

Many of the ancients believed that the Earth was a flat disk or plane, sitting on the back of a giant turtle who floated in a giant pool of water. Quite a fanciful story. It sounds like a fairy tale… But still quite a complex and detailed idea! There’s another fanciful story, a complex and … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Mt. St. Helens – Patterns of Catastrophe” with Frank Sherwin of “Institute for Creation Research”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 31. “Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Mt. St. Helens – Patterns of Catastrophe” with guest Frank Sherwin of “Institute for Creation Research”  –   First Aired on 10/01/14 Click on the picture above and join David Rives on Creation in the 21st Century as he … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Dedication to Creation – The History and Ministry of ICR” with Dr. Henry Morris III of “Institute for Creation Research”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 30. “Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Dedication to Creation – The History and Ministry of ICR” with Dr. Henry Morris III of “Institute for Creation Research” – with guest Dr. Henry Morris III (CEO) of Institute for Creation Research First Aired on 09/24/14 Click … Read More

It Is Finished – The Sacrificial Offering of Calvary

Have you ever looked back on your work, or a project that you’ve been a part of, and said “It’s finished”? Many times, we look back and think “If only I’d done this or that a little different…” Not so with our Savior on the cross. In the Greek, it tells us He exclaimed (teTEL-a-st-iy) … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Natural Selection is NOT Evolution” with Dr. Georgia Purdom of “Answers In Genesis”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 29. “Natural Selection is NOT Evolution” – with guest Dr. Georgia Purdom of “Answers In Genesis” First Aired on 09/03/14 Join David Rives and Dr. Georgia Purdom of Answers in Genesis on Creation in the 21st Century, to see this episode titled: “Natural Selection is NOT … Read More

Mind the Gap – The Gap Theory According to Jesus

Genesis 1:1 tells us that “In the beginning God created the heaven and the Earth.” Genesis 1:2 goes on to tell us that “the earth was without form and void and darkness was upon the face of the deep.” Some people have suggested that there is a gap, containing eons of time, in between Genesis … Read More

Why Do We Have The Week?

In Exodus chapter 20, we’re informed that “in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day” If we take the Bible at its word, as literal truth, then God decided to stretch the creation of the Universe over a 6 day span. … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Lost Secrets of the Ancient Civilizations” with Mike Snavely of “Mission: Imperative!”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 28. “Lost Secrets of Ancient Civilizations” – with guest Mike Snavely of “Mission: Imperative!” First Aired on 08/27/14 Join David Rives and Mike Snavely of “Mission: Imperative!” on this intriguing episode of Creation in the 21st Century Using fascinating illustrations in this show, Mike will present … Read More

Fall Down – David Rives Official Lyric Video

Music video  |  David Rives – Fall Down (Official Lyric Video) Click Here to download on iTunes YOU CAN HELP: Like, Subscribe, Comment. PLEASE SHARE ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE! ————————– Note from David: I can’t tell you how much your support and encouragement has meant to me during this process. Because of every one of … Read More

Polystrate Trees | Upright Trees Are Evidence of Catastrophe

Recently, while researching examples of flood geology, I heard about a particular fossilized tree in northern TN. After several weeks of trying to track it down, I was finally able to visit the site. The side of a mountain had been blasted away to uncover a coal seam, and what was discovered there was a … Read More

Simple to Complex Evolution – A Unicycle to a Car, an Amoeba to a Man

Let’s look at an example of simple to complex evolution in the modern day: The sequence of evolution for a Bicycle, car, and motorcycle might look something like this, if we were looking at it from an evolutionary perspective: The Bicycle evolves from a unicycle, then comes the motorcycle… then 2 wheels evolve into 4, … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: ARCHIVE “Cosmology and Creation” with Dr. Danny Faulkner of “Answers In Genesis”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 27. “Cosmology and Creation” – with guest Dr. Danny Faulkner of “Answers In Genesis” First Aired on 08/20/14 David Rives welcomes Dr. Danny Faulkner of Answers in Genesis to this episode of Creation in the 21st Century. Dr. Danny Faulkner gives a brief overview of the … Read More

Leviathan, the Dragon that is in the Sea

Not long ago, I participated in a paleontological excavation that was taking place in western Kansas. This area is known as the Niobrara Formation, and contains hundreds of thousands of fossilized fish and other aquatic creatures. Besides many fossilized clams, the team found very large fish vertebrae, and dinosaur fossils including what appeared to be … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode ARCHIVE: “The Galapagos Islands – A Different View” with Dr. Georgia Purdom of “Answers In Genesis”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 26. “Galapagos Islands – A Different View” – with guest Dr. Georgia Purdom of “Answers In Genesis” First Aired on 08/13/14 WATCH this episode ARCHIVE of Creation in the 21st Century as David Rives welcomes his guest Dr. Georgia Purdom of Answers In Genesis . Dr. … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: “The Horror of the Flood” with Mike Snavely of “Mission: Imperative”

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 25. “The Horror of the Flood” – with guest Mike Snavely of “Mission: Imperative!” First Aired on 08/06/14 The topic of this thrilling episode of Creation in the 21st Century will be “The Horror of the Flood”. Join David Rives as he welcomes Mike Snavely of … Read More

Bent and Folded Strata – Geological Folding and Noah’s Flood

Geological folding is found all over the earth. Extreme folds and bends in the sedimentary strata, like those pictured here, are not uncommon, and many times can give us clues as to their origin. The first consideration is that many times, bends appear smooth along the fold. Take a piece of plywood. Grab it with … Read More

“Irreducible Complexity” and the Mousetrap Analogy

Look at the simple mousetrap. Designed to perform a specific function, the mousetrap is only made of a few basic components. A wooden base, a lever, a spring, a thin metal hammer, and a catch. Definitely much simpler than, say, the eardrum, or the process of photosynthesis. Then again, the function of catching a mouse … Read More

“Creation in the 21st Century” episode: “Craters Throughout the Solar System” with Dr. Danny Faulkner of Answers In Genesis

Creation in the 21st Century with David Rives Episode 24. “Craters Throughout the Solar System” – with guest Dr. Danny Faulkner of Answers In Genesis First Aired on 07/30/14 Join David Rives in this episode of Creation in the 21st Century. Astronomer Dr. Danny Faulkner of Answers in Genesis will be the guest, sharing important … Read More