In the middle of 2020 my wife and I were really struggling communicating. Constant fighting and lots of crying, I couldn't make heads-or-tails out of it. Since the Bible says that husbands are to dwell with their wives with understanding, I realized in that moment that I wasn't understanding her. In hopes to make things... Continue Reading →
2022 Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Outreach
Finally back after two seasons that were cancelled, we were finally back with our annual season opener. Of course evangelism is always open season here in Des Moines, but we like to celebrate and stretch out our witnessing muscles on events like the St. Paddy's Day parade. We started the day off meeting at Calvary... Continue Reading →
How Is the Christian Motivated by the Gospel?
Motivation is defined as “that which moves one toward an action; that which changes, provokes, or impels our very being.” The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ who willingly suffered, died, and was buried to pay for the sins of mankind of those who would believe. He then rose from the dead, defeating death... Continue Reading →
I Want a Principle Within – by Charles Wesley
1. I want a principle within of watchful, godly fear, a sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near. I want the first approach to feel of pride or wrong desire, to catch the wandering of my will, and quench the kindling fire. 2. From thee that I no more may stray, no more... Continue Reading →
Nancy’s Chosen Rats
This is Nancy. She is one of three kids that I used to babysit. Here she is showing me her new pet rats who she named Tippy and Topper. Awww…ain't they cute? She bought a large cage with her own money and made it very comfortable for them. They have lots of toys and she... Continue Reading →
Forward and Behind: Journal Entry
This was my personal journal entry from April 14, 2015. "I imagined that I was towards the top of the World Trade Center after the planes hit on 9-11. I'm on the edge of the window, the glass is totally gone. There's flames behind me, above me smoke is starting to make me cough. I... Continue Reading →
My Refrigerator Reminder
For 15 years I was a Field Service Technician who serviced mail opening and sorting equipment. You wouldn't believe the amount of tracts that would come through the system that people send. It should be noted that people DO read them, and that I have seen machine operators get saved by the tracts that are... Continue Reading →
It’s OK to be Fame-ish
A long time ago I watched a YouTube episode of No Small Parts, called Remembering Taylor Negron. "Taylor…Negron? Who is that, "You ask? Well, you no doubt have seen him in various rolls watching television or movies. He has a very recognizable appearance, and his voice is probably even more recognizable. He has been on... Continue Reading →
Help With Writer’s Block
My wife knows how frustrating writer's block can be for me, especially when I carve out time to write specific parts of my various books. Without fail I sit down to write and blank pages come out as if the printer is out of ink. Here is a quote from Erica Eng on how to... Continue Reading →
Midnight Reminder
When I sleep I dream constantly, and really enjoy them for the most part. What dreams are, I really don't know, but what I do know is that they really make me think. Some of them really are life-changing down to the minute detail and I ponder them for weeks if not months at a... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 