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Tony Didlo Celebration of Life: March 6
Please join us as we gather for a potluck and fundraiser to celebrate the life and legacy of Elza “Tony” Didlo—beloved friend, mentor, evangelist, elder, pastor, and brother in the Lord. Tony went home to his eternal rest on November 25, 2025. While his funeral was held in his hometown of Tarkio, Missouri, many in…
Recap: Gospel Reset Class at CCDM
For the past month, we dove into our first Street Witnessing Intracity Ministry (S.W.I.M.) lesson of the year at Calvary Chapel Des Moines (CCDM)—Gospel Reset. This engaging initiative has not only provided us with valuable insights into sharing the gospel with our family and friends, but also encouraged us to take the gospel to strangers…
WW: Ignite America
Over a week ago, I deep cleaned my office, throwing out papers, finishing tasks, and transforming this space into a calm and productive environment. One of the tasks I tackled was organizing my business cards, which were stacked in a cubby on my desk. Among them, I found a card that said, “IgniteAmerica.com” on one…
Church Shopping
“I’ve always been asked, ‘What is your favorite car?’ and I’ve always said, ‘The next one.’” Carroll Shelby, Car Designer Some love the thrill of buying a new car while others feel it’s a tedious, painful process, preferring instead a root canal. But even if it’s a hassle, there is something to buying a car…
Do Not Be Deceived by Politicians Masquerading as Christians
Biblical discernment is the Spirit-empowered ability to distinguish truth from error, good from evil, and the will of God from the deceptions of the world. The Bible teaches that discernment is essential for every believer’s spiritual growth and protection, and one that is lacking in the church today; in as much as it could very…
Turning Temptation Into Triumph
My wife and I don’t watch television all that much except for our favorite shows like Last Man Standing for me, and The X-files for her. But the one thing we do watch together is New Jersey Devils ice hockey. Being from New Jersey, my father took me to many games along with his best…
Does the Holy Spirit Really Give You the Words to Speak in Time of Need?
The Holy Spirit isn’t “woo-woo”. He is an important person in the trinity that offers help, wisdom, and guidance if we let Him.
Salvation From A to Z
A — AdoptionWe are adopted into God’s family as sons and daughters (Romans 8:15). B — BeliefSalvation begins with believing in Jesus Christ (John 3:16). C — ChristJesus is the center—our Savior, Lord, and example (Colossians 1:18). D — DiscipleshipFollowing Jesus daily, learning and obeying Him (Luke 9:23). E — Eternal LifeSalvation brings life that…
Evangelism Doesn’t Have to Be…
There are so many misconceptions about sharing our faith. It doesn’t have to be scary. It doesn’t have to be difficult. It doesn’t have to be hard. It doesn’t have to be painful. It doesn’t have to be obnoxious. It doesn’t have to be exhausting. Why do we look at the negative when thinking about…
You Can Be Like God
If you’ve seen the viral 2wai [way] “Preserve Your Legacy” YouTube commercial, you probably noticed how it depicts a deceased grandmother “living on” as an interactive Ai avatar — giving advice, comforting a child, even spanning generations as if she were still physically present. You can watch the video below if you have not seen…
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