"Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little." Luke 7:47 NKJV March 17, 2023 was the Des Moines St. Paddy's Day Parade Outreach in the downtown area. This year it was sponsored by Pastor Shawn Barr of... Continue Reading →
Last Tuesday I was meeting a friend at a local mall to share the gospel. But my friend never showed up, which was really surprising. So I decided to go it alone. I really struggled. Let me just say, "I hate malls." At least trying to strike up conversation in them. For the most part... Continue Reading →
November 19, 2022 marked the 30th annual Marshalltown Holiday stroll where we set up tables outside Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore to give away tracts, treats, and the Trinity. If you were to ask those who went to the event to describe it in one word, I guarantee the answer would be, "cold." Brutally cold if... Continue Reading →
The last Saturday of the fair. I was so happy when I had finally gotten through it without physical injury unlike last year blowing out my knee. This year I took more breaks and sat down trying like crazy not to have that happen again. I succeeded, and I'm very thankful. This year went very... Continue Reading →
For the past few days things have been going really well. In the first few days I was mostly putting dinosaur tattoos on kids, which I really enjoy. But I was wanting to get into some deep conversations. In my last post, I did get into a really deep discussion with a man named, Angel.... Continue Reading →
For the past few days things have been going pretty good and the conversations even though they were quick, were thorough. Many of our team members were having really great conversations and engaging those who claim to be Christian, but realized they were not. One great open door was started by our team member, Katie.... Continue Reading →
As I walked through the main gate on Grand Avenue, the feeling was electric. The smell of corndogs cooking along with all sorts of things on a stick wafted through the air. I felt as if I was home, and for some reasons I was. This year was a special year for me. It was... Continue Reading →
We go through life being inconvenienced for many different reasons. Whether at the store when they don't have our favorite ice cream. We are inconvenienced when we are stuck in traffic trying to get home to our wives who have an amazing night planned. And, we are inconvenienced when we break down on the side... Continue Reading →
For the past several years (with the exception of 2020) I have had garage sales at my home. I actually revel in it even as an introvert. For some reason I receive a great deal of satisfaction talking with people, joking around, and just being my goofy self. Last year a friend pulled a metal... Continue Reading →
Traveling down to Pella was even more tiring than the past two days. Last night I had some great sleep, but the pain and soreness of walking and standing was starting to set in. Worried that my knee was going to act up again, I was hoping that wherever I was I would be able... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 