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 ReadyโAre 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 →
Personal Lessons Learned at Ambassador’s Academy
I was extremely blessed and grateful to be a part of this year's Living Waters Ambassador's Academy this past June 18-21 to get equipped to serve as a bold ambassador of Christ, gain a new passion for the lost, and enrich my walk with the Lord to a higher level. It was an intense, fast-paced... Continue Reading →
A Big Mac to the Back: Preaching at Ambassador’s Academy
It was the last day of Ambassador's Academy 2025 and we had just pulled into the parking lot of the Santa Monica Pier. I was already nervous from the day before, but my nervousness doesn't come from a fear of people, but for a fear that I will not be understood and my words are... Continue Reading →
WW: The Catholic Blog
http://www.Catholic.blog When I applied as a Writer for Got Questions Ministries, I made one of my specialties Roman Catholicism (RCC). As an ex-Catholic, I thought I had a good bead on the RCC, enough to answer questions and take responses from either current Catholics or people wanting to be Catholic. But as I started answering... Continue Reading →
Keeping a Bible Study from Being Hijacked
Bible studies are meant to be spaces where God's Word is honored, truth is pursued, and love is practiced (Ephesians 4:15). Unfortunately, sometimes discussions can be derailed by individuals with personal agendas, divisive teachings, or disruptive behavior. Here are biblical and practical ways to help keep a Bible study focused and protected from being hijacked.... Continue Reading →
WW: Open Air Campaigners
oacusa.org The first time I heard about Open Air Campaigners (OAC) was at the Tulip Time Outreach two years ago. My friends Steve and Connie Johnson were regulars at the event and had been group leaders in the past. I had never known what they were a part of, and to be honest were so... Continue Reading →
WW: The Pocket Testament League
http://www.ptl.org Long before I was a Gideon and able to order Gideon New Testaments with Psalms and Proverbs, I was a member of The Pocket Testament League (PTL). Wayne, my former pastor, introduced me to the website, and I became a member in 2004. Now, with over 320 different covers to choose from, it's easy... Continue Reading →
