For most, the Iowa State Fair brings those who are hungry for food on a stick. Whether it’s corn dogs, deep fried Twinkies, giant turkey legs, or even a deep-fried stick of butter – people will come from all over to find that one thing they’ve been craving all year for, that they can’t get... Continue Reading →
I recently read the book, 4 Chair Discipling: Growing a Movement of Disciple-Makers, by Dann Spader. It was a refreshing read. Even though this book was only 154 pages long, which included the notes and appendix, it was packed with so much useful knowledge for the new convert to the seasoned pastor. It was very... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/wVRpRkletY0?si=xj5uuD6Hh9JXR42R Even though today it's been a year since my father passed away, I see him every day. I see him as I pass by the mirror when I wake up early in the morning wearing nothing but boxers. I see his mannerisms when I'm running on autopilot, doing the same things he probably would... Continue Reading →
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV With the threat of rainstorms and clouds that could potentially drop enough water to make Noah nervous, Lisa and I pressed on and decided to meet Paul in Marshalltown for Octemberfest 2023 on Friday night.... Continue Reading →
'Somebody once told me the definition of hell: "On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become."'Anonymous When you read this statement what comes to mind? Maybe it's that you are not successful, or you haven't achieved goals that you set for yourself. Maybe you look... Continue Reading →
I recently answered a question posted to GotQuestions.org asking if the reason why people don't get healed is because they don't have enough faith. The Bible does not teach that if someone does not get physically healed from a sickness, it is because they did not have enough faith. While faith does play a role... Continue Reading →
It is important to remember that as Christians, we all struggle with sin and negative thoughts at times. It is a part of our sinful, fallen, human nature. However, it is critical to hold onto the truth of God's Word and His promises. Salvation is a gift First, salvation is not based on feelings, emotions,... Continue Reading →
It's amazing what you can learn from watching animals. Cats are extremely independent, stubborn creatures, aren't they? They do what they want, when they want, and how they want. I think God allows us to have cats so that we can see ourselves in them. I have a friend, Amy, who has two cats: Baxter... Continue Reading →
Since putting all of my energy into the fair working the Answers in Genesis and Gideon's International booths, I have been trying to play "catch-up" with everything else that was put on hold that needed to be done at home. Things that need fixing, errands that need to be run, not to mention being ten... Continue Reading →
Almost every time someone comes late into the AiG booth at the Iowa State Fair, you can be assured that they want to talk and have some deep concerns. This 2023 season was no exception and happened several times. One such time was a gentleman by the name of Nathan. As my fellow team members... Continue Reading →
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