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 →
It is Finished–the 2025 Iowa State Fair
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 →
Engaging Youth With the Gospel at the Iowa State Fair
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 →
Don’t Climb Abord the Crazy Train
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 →
Paradigm Shifts in Faith: How Technology Reshapes Evangelism
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 →
Boone County Fair, IA 2025
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 →
Understanding the Devil’s Tactics in Art and Life
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 →
We’re Getting Ready—Are You?
Tulip Gospel Outreach has been hard at work preparing for the IowaGo! Creation Evangelism Booth for the Iowa State Fair from August 6-17 (parade included). Several weeks ago, we put new casters on the totes, ensured all the exhibition materials were present, cleaned the floor, organized tools, and completed many other projects. Yesterday, during our... Continue Reading →
Relating to Culture in Evangelism
While at Huntington Beach Pier during our first outreach for the Living Waters Ambassador's Academy, I took a walk away from my group in hopes of getting into a spiritual conversation and being distracted by the noise around me. So along with another team member, we took a walk down the pier and after one... Continue Reading →
WW: The Cross Current
http://www.thecrosscurrent.com This past June, I was blessed to be a part of the 2025 Living Waters Ambassador's Academy in California, an experience that deeply enriched my faith and understanding of the "Great Commission". Throughout the week, we had some amazing teaching and fellowship with like-minded believers coming together to share the gospel to the lost.... Continue Reading →
