The begining of the outdoor evangelism season is always rough to get started. I suppose that it would be great to have conversations on the street throughout the whole year would be great. But, since I live in Iowa, that's just not the case. At the begining of the year, Kasin and I went downtown... Continue Reading →
This year went very well for the IowaGO! booth at the Iowa State Fair. Many of us had great conversations with those who entered, and felt engaged with those who visited with the booth. This year we had many new evangelists. Very proud of the four from my fellowship that attended for the first time.... Continue Reading →
As I drove down a quiet street yesterday afternoon on my way to mow a friend's lawn, something caught my eye: a vacuum cleaner sitting at the edge of the road, awaiting its fate with the garbage truck. It looked very old and worn, like it had seen better days. The front where the roller... Continue Reading →
Introduction Like most puritan writings, Keeping the Heart by John Flavel is a profound exploration of the spiritual and emotional practices necessary for maintaining a pure heart amidst life's various trials and tribulations. Written in the 17th century, Flavel's work remains relevant today, offering timeless wisdom on the importance of inner purity and the condition... Continue Reading →
Last night Paul and I went to the Marshalltown, Iowa Octemberfest to share the gospel to those at the festival. The weather was amazing for a late September and we never had to wear jackets the entire time. Because of the weather, the streets were packed with people, classic cars, rides, and food vendors as... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe it's been 23 years since that day this country stopped and gazed upward and on our television sets watching thousands die from multiple attacks on our country. I had just moved to Iowa with my fiancé in June with the hope of starting a new life together in a much more... Continue Reading →
When we think of the promises of God, our minds often turn to visions of blessings, protection, and divine favor. We eagerly embrace the promise of abundant life, peace, and the fulfillment of our deepest desires. But what about the promises that are less comfortable: the ones that speak of trials, persecution, and hardship? These... Continue Reading →
Abolitionists Rising: a group I am completely in line with, that is fighting to end, and I mean really end -- abortion, published their interactions on YouTube from the Iowa State Fair. Their full belief, rooted in science and the Bible, is that life begins at conception -- period. And since life begins at conception,... Continue Reading →
The following is the testimony of my wife and her experience volunteering with the IowaGO! for the first time. I decided this year, prompted by the Holy Spirit, to step out in faith and “work” the fair booth with Frank on my days off. I have been pondering and praying over my role as his... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was the first day of the Iowa State Fair and the first day Tulip Gospel Outreach launched the IowaGO! project, grabbing the batton and finishing the race that Roger Bishop and G.A.R.B. started in 2001 who passed it on to Answers in Genesis in 2015. Everything remained the same as it was: the feel... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 