There are many verses in the gospels from Jesus' own mouth that talk about the cost of discipleship. In this article we will be looking at the focus of discipleship. There were three types of people that want to follow Jesus, or are called by Jesus and the excuses that they make in the wake... Continue Reading →
Several years ago as I was studying for my Sunday School class on the wedding at Cana: Jesus' first miracle, I came across this amazing little tid-bit of information in my Evidence Bible from Living Waters. I thought it was pretty fascinating, and something I never thought of before. As I looked through this list... Continue Reading →
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/romans-road/divine-consciousness/ When I share my faith on the street or talk to people who visit the church I attend, many people are quick to point out that they are Christian too, believe the Bible, go to church, and so on. But as you listen to the above podcast: Romans Road with Eddie Roman -- Author... Continue Reading →
For the past several years (with the exception of 2020) I have had garage sales at my home. I actually revel in it even as an introvert. For some reason I receive a great deal of satisfaction talking with people, joking around, and just being my goofy self. Last year a friend pulled a metal... Continue Reading →
Several months ago our refrigerator kicked the bucket. Though it lasted much longer than expected, over time and through several repairs of my own, it was time to get a new one. I wish I could have told you what was wrong with it and maybe have created a blog post on how I fixed... Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried to troubleshoot something and no matter what you throw at it, you just cannot fix it. Everything you try ends up in disaster. You shotgun parts at it, only to make things worse. I've been there, and done that. Here are some potential troubleshooting rabbit holes and safety pitfalls to consider.... Continue Reading →
In Matthew 16 Jesus was walking into the region of Caesarea Philippi and asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" They said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets." It is interesting how differently people viewed Jesus even while... Continue Reading →
Sharing Jesus at work is probably the most stressful time and place. The anxiety is high when it comes to sharing Jesus at work to your peers, and especially your boss. There are some things that you can do and how you approach people that makes it easier and less stressful. When your coworkers ask... Continue Reading →
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those... Continue Reading →
Whether it is handing out tracts, sharing one-on-one and everything in between, come join me as we reach the lost in the Des Moines area. You can pick an event from the OUTREACH EVENTS tab, or just contact me at Frank@PensAndWrenches.com to set something up with no event needed. There are plenty of places to... Continue Reading →
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