Tanto los creacionistas y evolucionistas tienen un conjunto de creencias que no son observables y deben ser tomadas por la fe. Creacionistas bíblicos creen que en el principio, el Dios de la Biblia creó el cielo y la Tierra. Creemos que Dios creó al hombre claramente diferente de los animales, y que nos dieron mandará … Read More
Get ready for this year’s Leonid meteor shower! The shower can be seen on the nights of November 16th and 17th. Unfortunately the full Moon will keep us from seeing anything but the brightest meteors this year, but go on out and see if you can spot a few! ——————————————- DID YOU KNOW? November is … Read More
We would like to thank Pastor Johnny Minick and River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN for allowing David to present to their youth class last night! David will be presenting to the church’s main assembly on Sunday, November 17th @ 6:00 PM. Bring a friend and come prepared to have an awesome time of … Read More
In September of 2012, two Russian Astronomers discovered an object, previously unseen, moving against the background of stars. Over the next few days, this object was proposed to be a comet, heading closer to the Sun. This was the beginning of our knowledge regarding the comet ISON, and since that time, we have been able … Read More
Are you ready for some amazing views of the planet Jupiter? Four of Jupiter’s largest moons, Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, should be visible as well. Pull out your telescope or a good pair of binoculars and check out this awesome ‘gas giant’!
Do you live in Nashville Tennessee or the surrounding areas? If you do, come on out and join us next week at “River of Life” Church in Smyrna, TN! David will be presenting to the youth class on Wednesday, November 13th @ 6:30 PM. David has also graciously been invited by pastor Minick to come … Read More
Both creationists and evolutionists have a set of beliefs that are unobservable and must be taken by faith. Biblical creationists believe that in the beginning, the God of the Bible created the heaven and Earth. We believe that God created man distinctly different than the animals, and that we were given charge over the animals. … Read More
Messier 8, 16, 17, 20, 27 and 57 could all be seen at some point during the month of October. Did you see any of these magnificent creations? Comment on our Facebook page and tell us what you saw!
WOW! What an amazing and blessed time of fellowship we had in Glen Rose last week. So many like-minded believers, who truly have a heart for our Creator and Savior. It was such a blessing to spend time with such sweet people and to meet many new friends as well! ————————————————————– Get ready for several … Read More
Track down Messier 8, or “The Lagoon Nebula” and Messier 20, or “The Trifid Nebula” low in the southwestern sky, during the month of October.
“I, that had much rather have men not philosophers than not Christians, should be better content to see you ignore the mysteries of nature, than deny the author of it.” These evocative words of advice were given in the middle of the 17th century by the well-known physicist Robert Boyle. Through scientific experimentation, Boyle was … Read More
During October, we find the faint planet Uranus lying within the constellation known as “Pisces” Check it out with a good pair of binoculars, or if you have a scope, pull it out to get some views of the 7th planet from our Sun – Uranus! Happy Stargazing!
Hello friends, I wanted to let you all know about a project that we have recently taken on. Not long ago, I was asked to be involved in a new documentary from Border Watch Films on the little wonders of the sky: Hummingbirds. I’ve accepted the position as narrator / host, and over the past … Read More
Born in Ireland, in 1627, Robert Boyle Is regarded as the father of modern chemistry, and pioneered current practices of the scientific method. When he was only 14, Boyle was studying with the aging scientist Galileo. Robert Boyle not only was a student of the Bible, he was also responsible for the printing and distribution … Read More
Dear friends, This past Wednesday afternoon, I received some very exciting news! The beginning episodes of “Creation in the 21st Century” have been submitted to the main studios for final approval and air-date selection. Halleluiah! Last minute details are being taken care of, to ensure the programs are set to reach a global audience with … Read More
As we enter the month of October, get ready for Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System, to make its 2013 debut appearance. If you want to check out some of the planets moons, use a decent sized scope to see Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, orbiting the gas giant!
One example of past rejected scientific theories is that of the Miasma theory-the idea that the Black Death was caused by poisonous air. Louis Pasteur used experimentation and the scientific method to demonstrate the plausibility of a new theory-the germ theory. By suggesting that doctors start surgery with clean hands, post-surgery infections became less prevalent, … Read More
David Rives returned last Thursday evening after spending a wonderful time at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. It was such a blessing to see so many amazing people in Gospel music use their talents to glorify our awesome Creator and Savior, Jesus Christ. Last week we told everyone to be watching for photos … Read More
El famoso químico y físico Robert Boyle dijo “que los negando la existencia de un Creador, estaríamos frente a muchas dificultades desconcertantes “… porque en vez de un solo Dios, él debe confesar un número infinito de átomos a ser eterno, existente por sí mismo, inmortal, auto-movimiento … ” En cuanto a la grandeza del … Read More
Over the past weeks, we have looked at telescopes, cameras, and other equipment used for observation of the Universe. The most remarkable thing about all that we’ve learned in the Advanced Optics Series, is that none of this could be utilized or enjoyed without the human eye. Sir Isaac Newton, realizing the complexity involved, questioned: … Read More
On September 8th and 9th, look for the planets Venus and Saturn to be about 3.5 degrees distance from each other. The planet Mars will also cross over the “Beehive Cluster” on these very same dates. So pull out your equipment and have fun gazing into our Creator’s breathtaking heavens!
Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for more information on the comet that is causing so much commotion. The comet ISON is approaching fast. It will reach it’s closest point to the Sun on the 28th of November. It is estimated that the comet’s visual brightness might exceed that of Venus later this year. The … Read More
Our message at David Rives Ministries has always had a strong emphasis on the science of astronomy, and how the “Heavens declare the glory of God”. At the same time, however, it is easy to see how special Earth is, as the only known planet able to support human life. In contrast to what evolutionary … Read More
No todos los ojos humanos están en perfectas condiciones. Hay errores de refracción y cataratas, enfermedades degenerativas y las cuestiones relacionadas con la edad. Algunos de estos problemas pueden ser en parte debido a nuestro estilo de vida. Con los casos de miopía o miopía aumenta rápidamente, no es difícil adivinar que estamos gastando mucho … Read More
Sobre las últimas semanas, hemos mirado a telescopios, cámaras, y otros equipos utilizados para la observación del universo. La cosa más notable acerca de todo lo que hemos aprendimos en la Serie Óptica Avanzada, es que ninguno de esto podría ser utilizada o disfrutó de y sin el ojo humano. Sir Isaac Newton, dándose cuenta … Read More
Astrofotografía, la fotografía de lo que está en el espacio, puede ser muy complejo, con múltiples ópticas y dispositivos. Además de eso, es un arte que requiere seguimiento, tratamiento informático, y un montón de tiempo. Aquí hay algunos problemas comunes que a menudo encuentran: Las manchas borrosas que se ven en muchas fotos con poca … Read More
Astrofotografía es el arte de tomar fotografías del espacio. Esto se puede lograr mediante el uso de una cámara, o una combinación de cámaras, lentes, telescopios, computadoras, guía alcances, software, soportes de seguimiento, filtros y más. En las próximas semanas, voy a cubrir algunos de los métodos más avanzados que nosotros empleamos a David Rives … Read More
El ojo humano es un potente órgano con la capacidad de tomar millones de fotos instantáneas, y el envío de los al cerebro para ser analizados e interpretados. Todo esto ocurre en el momento de actuar o reaccionar casi instantáneamente a una situación dada. Aún así, hemos sido capaces de ir más allá de ciertas … Read More
Nacido en Irlanda, en 1627, Robert Boyle es considerado como el padre de la química moderna, y fue pionero en las prácticas actuales del método científico. Cuando tenía sólo 14 años, Boyle estaba estudiando con el científico Galileo envejecimiento. Robert Boyle no sólo era un estudiante de la Biblia, fue también responsable de la impresión … Read More
Pull your telescope out before the end of August and check out M27 “The Dumbbell Nebula” in the constellation “Vulpecula” Until next week….or should we say until next month, HAPPY VIEWING!
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