Saved by the Creator

“Genesis 1:26 saved my life.”

That statement got my attention. Never before after teaching on the importance of a Biblical Worldview had those words been uttered to me. When the gentleman walked up, he seemed familiar to me, that I might have met him before. He proceeded to share his struggles over the years following coming home from war. We have all heard of struggles that our veterans often return home with, but it is not a common topic in my circle of influence.

As this man related all the struggles that even included contemplation of suicide, he looked at me and recounted that at the last low moment the Lord spoke to him. For him it was an audible voice that shared several things. But one of the things he heard that day was Genesis 1:26. For him, hearing his Creator share that he was created was life-changing. To the praise of our Lord and Savior, this man has turned things around. His life and family are better than before.

I share this to say, on my way home from the program I remembered why he had looked familiar to me. Years ago when I was at this church there had been a very emotional and disheveled man that approached me and asked for prayer. I am almost 100% certain that he was the man I had just met with a praise for his Creator. If my memory serves me correctly, the accounts were the same, but now with praise-worthy grace and deliverance. By no means do I believe that I was the only one to send prayers up on behalf of this man in his time of need, but it was very impactful to know the outcome of an offered prayer and listening ear.

There have been innumerable times in this ministry that we have the opportunity to pray with someone and never hear an outcome. To experience the impactful nature of the Lord’s creatorship firsthand and seeing the hope that truth bestowed in a man’s life is more than just praiseworthy, but an awe-inspiring moment to SEE THE UNSEEN. The Lord reinforced in me that day CTF’s calling and message is life-changing. Thank you for your prayers and support of this ministry as we continue to share truth and hope.

Blessings.

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March 2026 Printed Newsletter

March 19, 2026

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A Miraculous Storm-part 2

By Ryan Cox • March 19, 2026

EACH OF THESE ARTICLES ARE EXCERPTS FROM AMERICA’S EPIC ADVENTURE TM - CTF'S NEWEST VBS CURRICULUM From Lesson 1: The Pilgrims, Walking by Faith in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6

Looking Back

By Matt Miles • March 19, 2026

There are moments in life that we experience the Lord’s Providence, which is the continual guiding and caring of us for His purposes. We may go though trials and suffering now to refine our faith in preparation for eternity. Other times we may see it for the here and now, with the aligning of plans for His purpose in our life, maybe with the opening or closing of a door. Many times we see Providence only in hindsight, looking back on life and seeing His hand working, molding and inspiring us for His plans and to His glory. I can see the Lord’s Providence at many times over the course of my life. Early in my grade school years I developed a love for building models I was recently reminded, along with my father, that we built a train set together in our basement. Following that, I began to build model cars and airplanes. I now know that love of building, tinkering and problem solving was Providence preparing me for this ministry. The Lord taught me early on how to stay focused and pay attention to detail. What I thought was only a hobby at the time is now something I must use on a regular basis in things such as fossil restoration, building crates, trailer and vehicle maintenance for our mobile museum. Later in high school, while active in church, the Lord called me to serve our children’s church ministry. I began to help teach others about Jesus. It seemed insignificant at the time. I remember helping in lesson times and the puppet ministry. I even was cast as “Pastor Rufus” in one of our ongoing puppet skits. My opportunities to share Christ and be an example to those younger than I was tremendous. Again through His Providence, the Lord was guiding me and calling me to ministry. He developed in me the love of teaching His Word to others, priceless to me today. Then in college Providence brought Theresa and I together. The Lord knew exactly who I needed to be my bride for life. She is strong in my weakness and more Christ-like than anyone I know. She is the perfect helpmate and partner for me in ministry as well, which has so far been 34 years, to be exact. Many times the Lord has used her discernment to direct me through a situation that I did not see correctly. I am thankful every day for Providence that brought us together in life and eternal work. As I look back on my life, there are more Providential moments than I have space to write. Most of those times have directly guided me to this specific ministry and my call to preach and teach His Word. Looking back on life and identifying those moments of Providence from the Lord is humbling and awe-inspiring. Please take a moment to remember your own moments when Providence has been evident in your life. This ministry is about identifying Providence from the beginning. His plan from the start is us spending eternity in His presence. Our sin messed some things up, but not His plan. He always has and always will know exactly how to guide and care for us so that we bring Him the glory, now and eternally. There is not a month that goes by that we here at CTF don’t praise the Lord for His Providence through you, our supporters and sustainers. Join with me in thanks for His Providence each day, guiding as only our Creator and Savior could do. Psalms 31:3-5 Blessings.