In October 2020, I got into answering questions for GotQuestions.org because I was drying up not being able to talk to people during the pandemic. I knew that I had to change the way I shared the gospel, ministered to people, and discipleship any way I could. What started as a temporary ministry opportunity, turned... Continue Reading →
Controlled Chaos
Controlled Chaos: "A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganized, but where some things are under control."https://www.onelook.com/thesaurus Last night Kasin picked me up and we headed to the Des Moines skatepark near Wells Fargo Arena to share the gospel to the youth down there. This was only my second time testing these waters;... Continue Reading →
7 More Reasons to Attend Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach: May 2-4, 2024
Last year I published the article: 7 Reasons to Attend Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in which I challenged those on the fence to come and be a part of this amazing outreach. The seven reasons to attend were: First-class conference teaching from experts in evangelism and creation science. Witnessing alongside experts in evangelism and apologetics.... Continue Reading →
How to Prepare for Pella Tulip Time Outreach
Through the many years of being a spectator, and also leading teams to go out and share the gospel at Pella Tulip Time, I've learned a couple of things. It takes spiritual, mental, and physical preparation before participating in an event like this. You want to be as comfortable as possible doing uncomfortable things. This... Continue Reading →
Pella Tulip Gospel Outreach: Exposure to Diverse Styles of Evangelism
There are many reasons why Christians should join us for another Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in Pella, Iowa May 2-4, 2024. Some of those reasons are because believers learn how to share their faith in many different styles and types of evangelism that takes place at the festival. It is where a person new... Continue Reading →
Easter Advantage
When it comes to Easter and Christmas, there is no better time to share the gospel and the real reasons for the seasons. Christmas, we celebrate Christ's birth and the Father sending us the precious gift of His Son. For Easter, we celebrate Jesus as not only the payment of the believer's sins by the... Continue Reading →
Recap: Tactics in Defending the Faith
For six weeks starting on February 3rd at Calvary Chapel Des Moines, I facilitated a class of nine people using the DVD, Tactics in Defending the Faith; a video-based course taught by Stand to Reason's founder -- Greg Koukl. Though the video series was originally created in 2006, its teaching is timeless and much needed... Continue Reading →
Recap: Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Parade Outreach 2024
Saturday, March 16th marked another St. Patrick's Day Parade Outreach in the books. The outreach went well, and I was quite pleased with the response. As usual, the day started at Calvary Chapel Des Moines. As we sporadically arrived, we welcomed newcomers and those who never took part before. One of those newbies was Kasin,... Continue Reading →
Emotions Are to Lead Us, Not Control Us
This is an answer to a question I received recently. "Is it okay to have anger about other people being slandered or called names?" Feelings get a bad rap in Christianity because Christians are told that feelings are either unimportant or part of the flesh. But God gave us the ability to feel emotion and... Continue Reading →
The Value of Journaling
For the sake of the topic relating to Christianity, a journal is a chronological record of changes you experience to archive the work of God in your life. It can account for daily events, a notebook to record insights into Scripture, a list of prayer requests, theological musings, or venting frustrations, emotions, and pouring your... Continue Reading →
