Dr. Hovind’s Travel update,
It is 5 am Feb. 12, 06 (Darwin’s Birthday) and I just finished reading some of my huge pile of letters and articles that get sent to me every day. I often sleep hard for 4-5 hours then wake up in the night to work a few hours, read and pray before going back to sleep for another hour or so. I know it is a strange schedule but the phone never rings and I never get interrupted so I get lots done! I’m staying in a beautiful home in the snow covered country in Tennessee where I have been preaching for the last two days. I head home this afternoon. Yea! Then on to Texas Wednesday to tape with Dr. Baugh on TBN.
Three days ago was my 37th spiritual birthday. As I was talking with the Lord tonight about all the great needs in the world I said, “Lord, there is only one of me! And sometimes that is too many!” I know that I often get in the way of God doing His work. At the seminar earlier today (or yesterday-what do you call it in the middle of the night?) I was talking with one of the dozens of kids that always swarm about me before and after each service. I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. I wonder how many times I have asked kids that question.
Then I thought, what do I want to be when I grow up? Many years ago I asked one of my science students what I should be when I grow up. She said, “You don’t need to worry about that Mr. Hovind. That will never happen to you!”
I will probably always be a kid but what should I be if I ever grow up? I could easily spend my life reading and learning. I love to read! I could also spend my life teaching and preaching. I do that over 900 times every year now. I could spend my life building and developing Dinosaur Adventure Land. I love to build and think up new ways to teach spiritual truths using science and God’s creation. I could spend my life answering letters, calls and questions. I love to help people understand God’s Word and appreciate His creation! I could spend my life debating evolutionists at universities. I have done that 100 times now and really love it! The more hostile the environment (like at UC Berkeley twice now) the better I like it! Well over 3,000 professors have refused to debate me. I can understand there reluctance. Would you want to defend the idea that we all came from a rock? I love debating evolutionists to help the poor students they try to brainwash!
I could easily spend my life with my family. My three children and their spouses all live around me and work in our ministry. We love each other and get along marvelously. My four grandchildren (ages 3 and under with anoth on the way) are even more fun than their parents! I really love reading them books, taking naps with them, teaching them things, watching their excited faces as we go “feed the critters” every night that I am home. We have lots of “critters” like turtles, snakes, hamsters, chinchillas, peacocks, a dove, lizards etc at DAL. I wish I had grown up in a place like DAL! You should come visit this amazing place!
I could spend my life touring the world. I love to travel and see new places. I have been to all 50 states and 37 counties with 4 more coming this year! (Come join me for the 9 day Holy Land cruise this November- see the web site for details) I could also spend my life riding my Suzuki 650 scooter. Of the 80 plus motorcycles I have owned since I was 12 this one is the best! If you have never had motorcycle fever you will not understand!
I could spend my life complaining. My back hurts nearly every moment of my life from 3 whiplash accidents 30 years ago. My son in law has very serious cancer and is in pain every day as well. My wife has had debilitating pain every day for 6 years now from her bruised tail bone. There is always an endless list of things to fix in one of the 20 buildings our ministry owns or one of the many vehicles and machines we use. There is never enough money to do all the things we want to do to expand our outreach for the Lord. There are now nearly 2,000 anti-Hovind web sites where dozens of lies circulate about me. Even a few fellow creationists misrepresent me on their sites. I could spend my life defending myself against their lies.
I could spend my life thinking of the past and regretting all the missed opportunities. If only I had …… I could spend my life worrying about the future. The New World Order is fast approaching and “perilous times” (2 Timothy 3:1) are coming soon for the world.
It is now 6 am and I think I will go back to sleep for an hour. Then I will get up to go preach about creation on Darwin’s birthday, make airplanes for the kids, tell corny jokes, make some child feel important, build the faith of some college student struggling with evolution and win someone to Christ. I think I will just keep doing what I have been doing for 37 years now- try to be a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and obey Him day by day. I think I will spend my life doing that. It is really rewarding! You should try it.
Kent Hovind
Believe that Dr Hovind, being a servant of the LORD is very rewarding indeed. If only more people knew this. Pretty hectic lifestyle you lead there. Your ministry has blessed so many including myself. We’ve just got to march on for the LORD doing our part for the kingdom. Rest will come one day, in fact by the accelerated actions of the NWO darklords, it seems that rest is going to come alot sooner than we think. I’m looking forward to coming back in my new glorified body which will be eternal and indestructible. Just imagine being fired upon by tanks, missles, lasers, guns, chemical gases etc(Armageddon), and not being affected one bit, hahaha. We’re gonna be laughing in their faces and they are gonna be baffled and frustrated. They could have repented if they wanted to, the salvation was available to them as it was to everybody else.
Great times await us in the future and that future is not so far off now. Christ could come at anytime for his people. As Christ said ” Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.(Matt 25:13) and ” Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh(Matt24:44)!!
Dear Dr. Hovind,
My name is Phillip O’Donnell and I am 14 years old. I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work you do for the Lord. About 5 years ago (I was 9 years old), just after I became a Christian I watched your tape on living dinosaurs. I never was the same. When I was 12-13 years old I wrote a book (Dinosaurs: Dead or Alive?) on creation and living dinosaurs. I am just getting it published! I also just set up a website at http://www.livingdinos.com !
Have a Great Day and May God Bless!
Phillip O’Donnell
Hello, Dr. Hovind. I’m sad to see the trouble surrounding DAL and praying for a resolution for you and the ministry. You’ve been a tremendous influence for good in our home and church; we have many of your excellent materials and thoroughly enjoyed our two visits to DAL two years ago. We’ve shared your DVD series about evolution/creation at our church and the materials have increased our understanding about the core issues, the assault of the world on truth, and our responsibilities in the present age.
Concerning the building permit issue: I don’t see the same connection between the church and real estate that you do. Can you show me, and possibly others like me, how the scriptures equate the church and real property? I’m not hostile toward you or the gospel. In fact, I greatly appreciate and support your work. But I do want to fully understand your position from a scriptural basis. If the church is real estate then it can be destroyed with a bulldozer, but we know that isn’t the case. So, please explain why the permit issue, which seems to revolve around buildings and inspections, is in your view the equivalent of a challenge to church autonomy and authority.
Thanks,
David O’Leary
I always pray the The Lord will give you renewed strength each day to carry out God’s plan.
Thank you Brother Hovind for all you have done to bring truth into the hearts and minds of the lost.
Love in Christ,
Charity
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Dr. Hovind,
Lets see…despised, rejected by men, traveling from place to place, persecuted for teaching the good news of our Father’s Kingdom through His Son Jesus Christ. Sounds like someone I know very well. I believe the more you look like Christ. The more of His suffering you will endure, and you’re looking a lot like Him.
Keep up your wonderful work for the Kingdom my great ministry friend! You will be on my prayer list.
Your friend and sister in Christ,
Kimberly Tatham
Dear Dr Hovind
My Name is Rob Helfer and I’m 45 years old, married with a family of 4
2boys 2 girls several years ago my son Robby who is homeschooled and thy all go to a coop
any way Robby had to defend the Creation side of the Evolution theory so we found out about you from a friend,and found out you coming to Sedalia Mo ti Debate a Missouri University Professor my son was so impressed that you took time at the to talk with him and encourage him I Can not THANK YOU enough
its hard being a Dad but you made it a lot easier
Rob Helfer
I’m sure God is proud of his champions like you Dr. Hovind. You are doing the things we all should be doing. Keep up the good fight!
Thanks for all the good work Dr Hovind. And don’t let the anti-Hovind sites get you down they only hate you because they know your right. What else is there to answer with then lies then?
But let me just say your fruits are falling further and further from the tree. Here in the Netherlands (Holland) we even have a http://www.drdino.nl website. And they are busy subbing your DVD’s. And i think i even saw you on TV here sometimes!
Keep spreading the good news.
And sorry for my probarbly bad english
Well, Dr. Hovind I fully support you and your debates. I think that you are doing literally a super-human schedule in an incredibly short amount of time. If some one doesn’t believe this then I challenge that person to speak publically and debate a school like berkely, more or less the 80 to 100+ times you do.
It’s enjoyable to watch one man debate any college and any professor anytime/anywhere and always come out a head.
I talk to many Atheist that really don’t like you and I generally ask them why if their theory is so solid can one man out argue all of their darwinistic-apologist? One man of faith is truly worth a 1,000 men of theory. As a student that is always trying to learn about philosophy, science and God let me say that I truly appreciate the work that you do. Keep it up!
Walking in Jesus footsteps was never said to be easy. It is after all the narrow way, and few people find and stay on it. Your ministry has truly taken up the call of the Lord, to win souls for the everlasting Kindom of the Lord. Remember that we are all fighting the good fight and we know how it will end, therefore keep of good cheer! I will intersede for your ministry and trust that God will do great wonders in these last days as His word prophesy.
Greetings in Christ Jesus
Brother Koenraad
Greetings, prayers and encouragement from Germany! We’re just viewing your seminar series for the 2nd time & are doing our best to spread the word about our true origins in this country, where Creationists are even in way deeper trouble than in the U.S. [although we don't exactly envy you for your government, either!
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The gift the Lord has blessed us with to spread His news is music, & perhaps a little tune might cheer you up: [link broken]
In any case, be encouraged that you’re in good company, fighting against the system’s Goliath, just as Jesus & every true believer through the ages had to do! Thanks for all you’re doing & keep up the good work!
Dave
Brother Hovind,
Please allow me to add my voice to the many throughout the Body who encourage and pray for you and your dear family as you labor for our beloved Saviour.
Your ministry has impacted my walk with our LORD and I thank you and pray our LORD’s blessings upon you.
I KNOW (Romans 8:28) that whatever the outcome of the battle with the county over the permit issue, our LORD will use it for His glory and your blessing, Sir.
May our only-wise Saviour guide and keep you in your journey through this hostile land.
not worthy but His,
Razorbuck (Matt)
Hi Dr. Hovind,
You are been such a blessing to me since I have started listening to your dvd and reading about God’s creation. What a wonderful gift to know God’s creation and to know the TRUTH, and by one listening of your dvd, I learned a lot of things and it was great tool for me to use them as my reference in debating with the unbeliever as well, and to witness to them. I am thanking God to have someone like you who are truly a blessing to everyone. One thing that I always keep in my mind that every day of our lives, there is nothing great about but to know Christ everyday. Praise the Lord!
Thank you Dr. Hovind for keeping your site alive and it is such a beautiful place that we can always use in witnessing for the lost person.
May God bless you and the whole ministry.
ms elove (Laarni)
Dear Dr Hovind,
I began watching your videos back in ’92, when I was in charge of the ordering of materials for our church library. I always wondered how to tie together dinosuars, cavemen, the flood, especially when teaching my three (at the time) young children. All I can say is when I ordered your first video(before power point and laptops) I was amazed at how you filled in the missing pieces for me using scripture and science! Thank you, My kids are now young adults and still love watching your DVDs and have used what they have learned from you many times to defend their faith. My husband and I have copied your DVDS and mailed them to practically everyone we know. You and your family inspires us to live out each day unashamed for the Glory of God!
In Christ Alone,
Nancy John
Dr Hovind,
My prayers and thanks are with you always. You’ve helped me and many others like me stay strong and true and not be swayed. I love your DVDs (especially the debates) and I’ll continue to support you and your ministry any way I can, God Bless.
Matthew 5
10″Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11″Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12″Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.