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 →
Through the years I have read many books on evangelism. Most of them are very good. They have good tips on sharing your faith, getting out of your comfort zone, and facing your fears in sharing the gospel in a dark world. I have my favorites for sure; but this one -- Evangelism: How the... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/tjxN0atH_cQ Bryan Osborne of Answers In Genesis Continuing on my theme of technology and the potential dangers of Ai from my last article, in the above video, Bryan Osborne of Answers In Genesis shares his analysis on the newest technological breakthrough of ChatGPT. According to Wikipedia, ChatGPT is: "...an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/4hIlDiVDww4 "It's Not That Simple" With Yuval Noah Harari & Pedro Pinto. ***Please rewind to the beginning. For some reason it doesn't want to start from the beginning. *** Introduction This is a Podcast based in Portugal called, It's Not That Simple, funded by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation, and hosted by Pedro Pinto.... Continue Reading →
Ok, after part one and part two, you have to ask, "So what message should be on a tract?" That is a good question. Here is the final segment. What should be on the tract? If we look at Acts 17 when Paul preaches to the Greek Gentiles in the Areopagus, we can take some... Continue Reading →
In my last article, I shared my dissatisfaction with Chrisitan tracts that are printed today and the reasons for it. Today, I want to dive into one of the most popular gospel tracts ever produced: The Million Dollar Bill by Living Waters Ministries. I love the look and feel of it -- very eye-catching and... Continue Reading →
Since the start of my walk as a Christian, I have been using gospel tracts to share my faith and the gospel. They are a fantastic way to get into a conversation about Jesus quickly, and give something to think about when the conversation is ended. I don't leave home without them. Some have even... Continue Reading →
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