Our Story

In the early ’90s, my wife and I attended a Sunday School class on Evolution vs. Creation that deeply impacted our lives. Centered on Ken Ham’s video series, The Genesis Solution, and foundational texts like The Genesis Flood by Henry M. Morris, the course highlighted the scientific flaws in evolutionary theory. It was our first introduction to Christian Apologetics—the reasoned defense of our faith—and it greatly strengthened our convictions. Because of this foundation, we felt equipped to answer our children’s toughest questions with sound logic and operational science.

In 2021, we were blessed to purchase a home in Florence, Kentucky, ideally situated halfway between the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. Over the last few years, we have loved hosting family and friends visiting these sites. It is a joy to spend time with our brothers and sisters in Christ and to provide a hospitable place for them to stay during their visit to the Ark and Museum.

Thank you Jesus giving us this opportunity to serve others.

9 Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
10 As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another as good stewards
of the multifaceted grace of God.

(1 Peter 4:9-10 NASB)

Things to Know

  • The Ark Encounter is about 45 minutes from the Creation Museum
  • Plan for a full day at each; take your time, enjoy your day
  • There is a small zoo and playground at both the Ark and the Museum
  • Both places have good restaurants. The Ark has an all-you-can-eat buffet “Emzara’s” that is really good.
  • The Museum has many restaurants and almost any store you need within 20 miles; the Ark is more remote

Some Great Resources online

  • Answers in Genesis This website has hundreds of articles and videos supporting the truth and reliability of God’s word. You can also search the site for any topic you are interested in. Answers in Genesis is also active on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram; links at bottom of the page. The site cover current topics and provide new content almost every day.
  • Creation Museum To see everything in the museum will take most of a day. Be sure to check out the daily calendar and attend one or more presentations while you visit. Expect to walk about 5,000 steps during the day. The site has all the information you need to plan your day.
  • Ark Encounter To see all of the Ark; will also take most of a day. They also have an daily calendar. I really enjoy the animal shows! Expect to walk about 10,000 steps.
  • Answers Research Journal published peer reviewed scientific articles on creation research. They have hundreds of articles for those who want to go deep in science.
  • Answers TV is a streaming service. The cost is $39.99/year. This include hundreds of videos covering any science topic you could think of at levels from kids up to deep dives in science. I used the answers tv videos when we home schooling some of our grandchildren.

Other apologetic resources