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 →
The Iowa State Fair outreach with the Answers in Genesis and Gideon booths have been amazing. So many people wanting help, needing questions answered, and not knowing they need the blood of Christ to cleanse them from sin until coming in and checking us out. It is going to be difficult to capture every conversation... Continue Reading →
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were... Continue Reading →
Of all the things I have ever repaired, nothing was ever like this 1930's Mills Slot Machine, which was owned by my mother-in-law. As a child, my wife remembered playing with it in her grandparents' basement -- putting real quarters in and every so often it would hit a jackpot, spilling all the coins out... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday at church was really hectic, but pretty amazing. We had a guest speaker, Paul Lundstrom, from Talking Bibles come to share his ministry, vision, and how his device has reached countless people for Jesus Christ in foreign lands. For some reason guest speakers always come with technical issues. I was in First Impressions... Continue Reading →
For several months I have been wanting a logo for this website and didn't really know how to create one or where to go to purchase one. I wanted something that resonated with the theme of Pens and Wrenches, but also tied in with the mission and purpose of the site. Then I sat down... Continue Reading →
This was my first time in a while sharing Jesus at Ankeny Summerfest. Last year I was unable to take part in it due to my father's illness, and in previous years because of the event being cancelled due to the pandemic. It was a real treat to be here. Not only that, but this... Continue Reading →
What a motley crew. A Pastor, Evangelist, Dog Groomer, Med Student from California, Writer, retired business owner, brand new believer, and two introverted ladies took to the streets to share the gospel. But, wasn't Jesus' twelve as well? People of all backgrounds and personalities brought together in one common goal -- to reach the lost.... Continue Reading →
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