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 →
Traveling down to Pella was even more tiring than the past two days. Last night I had some great sleep, but the pain and soreness of walking and standing was starting to set in. Worried that my knee was going to act up again, I was hoping that wherever I was I would be able... Continue Reading →
As I woke up this morning I could already feel the effects of staying up to write the update from yesterday's outreach. My head was pounding, my throat sore, and I could feel joint pain even in places I didn't know I had joints. I stumbled to the shower and got ready for the day... Continue Reading →
As I am typing this it is 11:10 pm; I'm exhausted, but so excited that I just couldn't wait to tell of the amazing things God has done today with my group. As I was making my hour long way to Pella, IA I lamented the fact that I didn't prepare as much as I... Continue Reading →
"I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished... Continue Reading →
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