As Christmas looms upon us, many of our ladies need gift ideas for us men because (1) we don't tell them what we want, (2) we have no idea what we want. For the most part, men don't think about themselves, often selflessly thinking of their family or other people. Case in point: it's my... Continue Reading →
Men are typically difficult to shop for. Why? Because very seldom do we ever voice what we want (unless you are my friend who pleads with his wife why he needs a new truck). Men tend to sacrifice what we want for what our family needs. What men generally want -- you can't package: peace,... Continue Reading →
Last night we finished our second week of our Men's Discipleship class, taking a deep dive into what it means to be a disciple through the book, Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual: Equipping Disciples Who Make Disciples, by Jim Putman, Brandon Guindon, and Bill Krause. It is a fantastic book that I hope will change the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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