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 →
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 →
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 →
After the first two days of the Iowa State Fair it has been a whirlwind of conversation with many different types of people with many different beliefs. At the end of the day we discussed our conversations and people to pray for; and we noticed a pattern that most of them were Roman Catholic for... Continue Reading →
This year, by God's grace, I had the incredible opportunity to work the IowaGO! creation evangelism booth every day, all day, with the exception of leaving at 2pm on the last Friday. A fulfilling 121 hours in total! Despite the challenges, the experience was truly amazing. Many people encountered the gospel for the very first... Continue Reading →
Since the start of the Iowa State Fair, the IowaGO! booth has been a whirlwind of activity, with people flocking in to see what we’re really all about, scrutinize the model of Noah's ark and trains, and sift through our free materials addressing a range of topics that challenge conventional views on the Bible, faith,... Continue Reading →
I was deeply concerned when I heard of Ozzy Osbourne's passing. I had no intentions of writing about it like most bloggers do, but found myself thrown in the mix when people were asking me if I thought he was in heaven. The first time I was asked I laughed out loud thinking this person... Continue Reading →
Throughout history, humanity has experienced a series of profound paradigm shifts, each reshaping how we understand and interact with the world. From the dawn of oral traditions to the advent of written language, the invention of the printing press, and the rise of digital technologies, each shift has marked a pivotal moment in the way... Continue Reading →
The Gideons of Boone were in need of assistance once again for men to man the booth at the Boone County Fair from July 17-20. They requested help with distributing Gideon New Testaments featuring Psalms and Proverbs. I jumped at the chance to step in and take on the challenge on the 18th and 19th.... Continue Reading →
Before the advent of the internet, memes, and even the printing press, artists employed the medium of painting to convey narratives that often evolved into significant works of art; their mastery in transforming a two-dimensional canvas was remarkable. The application of shading, facial expressions, body language, and tonal variation evoked emotions that resonated with the... Continue Reading →
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