"...that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another." (1 Corinthians 4:6, ESV) When it comes to engaging with unbelievers on the street or discussing matters with our brothers and sisters in the church, itโs reckless to... Continue Reading →
Peacemaker vs Peacekeeper: What’s the Biblical Difference?
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 NKJV In a world often marked by division and conflict, the terms "peacekeeper" and "peacemaker" are frequently used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct biblical meanings. While both roles are centered around the pursuit of peace and unity, Scripture highlights important differences... Continue Reading →
May 1-3: Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach
****Click here for official information, schedules, lodging info and mandatory registration!**** I'm looking forward to meeting you as you learn to share the gospel with others through this unique three-day event brought to you by Tulip Gospel Outreach. Learn to articulate the good news of the gospel simply and effectively through clear, practical conference style... Continue Reading →
Recap: 2025 DSM St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick's Day Parade outreach in Des Moines, Iowa, proved to be a great opportunity for outreach and fellowship this year, as a dedicated group of believers came together with a unified purpose: to share the message of the Gospel. Zoom training sessions that equipped them with the tools to engage parade-goers effectively. Armed... Continue Reading →
Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary?
A week ago, this YouTube short from Fr. David Michael Moses, a Texas Catholic Priest, came across my Instagram news feed and I had to make a response. This is exactly what Catholics have told me for years as to why they need to pray to Mary to get anything done with Jesus. But there... Continue Reading →
My Name is Patrick
"My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers."The confession of Maewyn Succat, aka---St. Patrick Much of what we know about Maewyn Succat--St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, we know from his own words of his own writing. One from the Epistola, and his Christian... Continue Reading →
When Evangelism Efforts Are Disregarded
Sometime after the death of my father, I was helping my mother clean and stumbled upon a small, square bubble mailer addressed from me to my sister, Jenni. The package was open, but the contents looked as if they were untouched, and in order, which contained the entire sermon series of my former pastor, Wayne... Continue Reading →
CPR: Christ Provided…
On February 2, 2025 I was blessed with the opportunity to share a message at Calvary Chapel Raccoon River Valley in Panora, Iowa entitled CPR: Christ Provided... https://www.youtube.com/live/jkgR9yBtxFw?si=0mBdtkuhbvKVJHE-&t=120 Start at 2:00 mark Like CPR, we cannot save ourselves from our sin and death to have eternal life with our Heavenly Father forever. We have a... Continue Reading →
Does It Have to Be That Way?
Over a week ago, a Christian brother in the Lord whom I served with in Manti, Utah during Manti Mormon Miracle Pageant---where we 100 Christians shared the true Jesus Christ to 60,000 - 80,000 Mormons within two weeks---shared the following alternative perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, which I... Continue Reading →
A Fearful Reality
"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31 I woke up this morning to this X post from Jeff Durbin, Pastor of Apologia Church and founder of Abolishonist group---EndAbortionNow. As I sat reading this post, my heart sunk knowing that another soul has entered an eternity in... Continue Reading →
