I visited my mother-in-law last month and spent much time watching television, which I normally don't do, especially the show—Young Sheldon. Sheldon, an Atheist boy with a Christian mother, is confronted with religion throughout his life, and the possibility of a God who created everything. He questions the existence of a Creator due to lack... Continue Reading →
Recap: Marshalltown Octemberfest 2025
Last Friday my wife, Lisa, and my friend, Nik, went to Marshalltown Octemberfest to share the gospel with those taking part in the festivities and meet up with Paul during the fall festival. Paul hadn't gotten there yet, so we took a walk around the entire complex to get our bearings. For the past several... Continue Reading →
For Such a Time as This
"To those of you out there who just made that decision and took the first step toward a spiritual life, I say thank you and welcome. One day, I hope you look back and realize it was the most important decision of your life because it is. All of you...who are already believers, it is... Continue Reading →
One Man CAN Make a Difference
In a country wrestling with cultural chaos, moral confusion, and identity crises, Charlie Kirk stood as a clarion call for conservative values and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His live showed how one man, grounded in Christian faith, and committed to truth, can shift a generation—and possibly redirect the course of a nation. But how... Continue Reading →
Oct. 14: Paul McCartney Outreach — Casey’s Center, Des Moines, IA
Paul McCartney will be coming to 15 cities across the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans eager to celebrate a music legend! But this is more than a concert tour, it's a God-given opportunity to reach the lost with the gospel. Millions across our nation will be streaming their music during the tour... Continue Reading →
Sept 26: Marshalltown Octemberfest
Come join us in Marshalltown, Iowa for the fall festival: Octemberfest! September 26, 4:30 — 9:00 pmStepping Stones Christian Bookstore14 W. Main StreetMarshalltown, IA 50158 This event grows with each passing year with more and more people attending. This is a great place to do one-on-one evangelism, pass out tracts, or just hang out with... Continue Reading →
Keep Standing. Keep Talking.
"I'm a Christian, and I live in a culture that thinks that Christians ought to be shot. And it's not gonna change by us choosing to keep our gospel to ourselves. It's only gonna change by us taking our Gospel—the Good News that Christ came, lived, and died for sinners so that sinners could be... Continue Reading →
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
With teamwork, we can conquer what seems impossible when faced alone. One significant event of my high school experience exemplifies the true essence of Generation X. Before the internet and cell phones took over, we took decisive action. When adults claimed we were squandering our time, we defied expectations and loved to prove them wrong.... Continue Reading →
Dewey: Iowa State Fair 2025
One of the best conversations I had at the IowaGO! Gospel Booth was with a very short 11 year-old boy we'll just call Dewey, because he reminded me of the skeptical cynical younger brother in the family sitcom: Malcom in the Middle. He wandered in one afternoon after one of our team members gave him... Continue Reading →
Getting the Most Out of BEGIN â–·
One of the many resources Tulip Gospel Outreach gives out at the Iowa State Fair, IowaGO! booth, is the book, Begin: A Journey Through Scriptures for Seekers and New Believers. It's a great resource for those really seeking the Lord, as well as those who just come to know Christ and need a starting point.... Continue Reading →
