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 →
As I woke up this morning I could already feel the effects of staying up to write the update from yesterday's outreach. My head was pounding, my throat sore, and I could feel joint pain even in places I didn't know I had joints. I stumbled to the shower and got ready for the day... Continue Reading →
As I am typing this it is 11:10 pm; I'm exhausted, but so excited that I just couldn't wait to tell of the amazing things God has done today with my group. As I was making my hour long way to Pella, IA I lamented the fact that I didn't prepare as much as I... Continue Reading →
On Good Friday I decided to go out with a pack of Easter Million Dollar Bills and hit the streets to try to get into a conversation with a stranger to ask about what Good Friday and Easter mean to them. To be honest, the entire day was somewhat uneventful. It was cold outside and... Continue Reading →
Finally back after two seasons that were cancelled, we were finally back with our annual season opener. Of course evangelism is always open season here in Des Moines, but we like to celebrate and stretch out our witnessing muscles on events like the St. Paddy's Day parade. We started the day off meeting at Calvary... Continue Reading →
Ouch!!! So the rest of the time at the Iowa State Fair Answers In Genesis (AiG) booth went well. People were hearing the Gospel, and having great conversation and getting their questions answered. I took a break from the AiG booth to help the Gideon's International with theirs. Tuesday and Wednesday I decided to take... Continue Reading →
If you've ever had a "woman at the well" conversation with someone, you know what I mean when I say those conversations are a special moment between evangelist and potential convert. They are rare, but when they happen, you know that it was a divine encounter. They are touching and usually leave you and the... Continue Reading →
A junior in High School named, John, walked up to Brandon -- an evangelist from Kentucky, and stated that he was an atheist. Not just any atheist, but one dating a Christian girl who bought him a bible, prays for him daily, and told him that he needed to come down to the Answers In... Continue Reading →
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