Comments for Confound the Wise - Blog of Dr. Rick Oliver

Comment on Confound The Wise News Letter by charles shepson

charles shepson — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:19:03 +0000

Think of you so often! What a delight to spend time together there at Fairhaven. We return there for Board Meeting and the dedication of the completed chapel, the first wekend of November. Wish you could be there, too. Our love, Charles and Colleen Shepson

Comment on December, 2010 by L. Rose

L. Rose — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:41:17 +0000

Thanks for your email updates, and I pray that your lectures and the Creation Evidence Center will be used to turn many people’s hearts and minds towards our Creator! I remember your visit and presentation at our fellowship in San Jose, and as a teacher I appreciate all the ways I can now link science information with the biblical record. We also had Ken Ham and Dr. Jason Lisle visit and this was also inspiring! I look forward to hearing more about your discoveries and adventures. I am more convinced than ever that creation is a foundation of faith, since my students who are convinced they developed from animals often find little reason to think much about God or value themselves with distinction. It is sad to read below about those who no longer walk with the Lord – but perhaps they will awaken! People may appear dormant in their spiritual life for years, and then be touched by the grace of God. Yet, I definitely can see a connection between a lack of faith in our creation as beings in God’s image and growing cold or lukewarm as a Christian. A deadly rationale seems to invade along with the confusion of theistic evolution. I struggled with it for years after a professor at my Christian college introduced me to the idea, and was finally freed when I realized that evolving humanoids made no sense if I believed we are made in the image of God – and I do! At what point do these humanoids become the image of God? When did the fall happen? It just goes on, and yes, the gospel itself begins to grow fuzzy. Both Genesis and John’s gospel link the Word: “In the beginning” (Gen 1:1) and “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the word was God.” (John 1:1)

May He bless you with His power and peace in your spirits! L. Rose

Comment on Faith Undone by Seth Fernandez

Seth Fernandez — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:51:59 +0000

Rick,
im pretty sure you don’t remember me but i am a student that has gone to Wilsey Kansas for the last two summers and i truly admired your work. i have been given an assignment for school to make a wanted poster for a famouse scientist scientist and your name came to mind first. i would just like to let you know that my prayers are with you and that i am glad to have met you hope to hear from you sometime.
Seth Fernandez

Comment on Confound The Wise Merchandise by Roxanne Adams

Roxanne Adams — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:13:37 +0000

I’ve been looking all over trying to figure out how to buy your DVD. I recently watched you online when u spoke at TriCity Calvary Chapel in AZ
You had mentioned the dvd but have no idea how to buy one. i live in nj
Thanks and God Bless
Roxanne

Comment on Fruit from our labors by Gail Hardaway

Gail Hardaway — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:41:20 +0000

I praise God for Rick and Susan and this ministry. So many of my friends are college and university scientists who have accepted explanations for creation that cannot be empirically tested nor proven. It must be like trying to hold on to a rope that is attached to nothing. I do know that everything Rick teaches while ministering points to the Lord God of Creation, and he and Susan give all the glory to God. I am so grateful for the new video “By Faith We Know.” Please keep Rick and Susan in your daily prayers. God is faithful.

Comment on 6/14/10 Thank you Rick and Susan by lisa

lisa — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:19:11 +0000

I praise the Lord that we got to see Rick & Susan again and to meet Pete.You all are a blessing and an encouragement. Onward Christian Soldiers.The Lord has got your back every step of the way.Keep your eyes on your Jesus who loves you all. We miss you already and pray for you all.Until we meet again,we will see you Here,There or in the Air..We love you all and there’s nothing you can do about it.God Bless Bros/and Sista.

Comment on Whidbey Island – Oak Harbor, WA 5/25/10 by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:26:00 +0000

Thank you so much for coming to Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor. We were very blessed to hear from you. I wish you had more time to continue! I would have loved to hear about your experience at Mt. St. Helens.
Thank you for your ministry, what a blessing.
In Christ,
Amanda

Comment on Uk/Egypt/Jordan/Israel by Rick Oliver

Rick Oliver — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:10:20 +0000

2/17/10

Hello,

We are still on a cloud called Jerusalem. Can’t wait to chat on e-mail. We have prayer this am so I’ll get back to you this afternoon. We miss you and our family in St. Paul. Pray for us as we are in the process of praying and planning for this spring, summer speaking tour. The Lord is opening doors and we pray He will continue to open hearts to His unchanging Word.

We love you,

Rick and Susan

Comment on Uk/Egypt/Jordan/Israel by Susie Wilson

Susie Wilson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:35:23 +0000

Yes, it was a GREAT trip and I’m soooo glad you two came with us!!! I miss you both so much and think of you often! You’ll hsve to email me…we have some exciting news to tell you!!!!! ;=)

We love you!

Nate and Susie

Comment on Confound The Wise News Letter by Theresa Rypstra

Theresa Rypstra — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:08:34 +0000

Hello Rick and Susan, I just waned to drop you a note to let you know that I have been praying for you while you are on your Israel tour. I pray that you will be blessed, encouraged, and find time to rest.
With love and prayers,
Theresa