For the past few days things have been going really well. In the first few days I was mostly putting dinosaur tattoos on kids, which I really enjoy. But I was wanting to get into some deep conversations. In my last post, I did get into a really deep discussion with a man named, Angel.... Continue Reading →
2022 Iowa State Fair – Answers In Genesis Booth: Day 4
For the past few days things have been going pretty good and the conversations even though they were quick, were thorough. Many of our team members were having really great conversations and engaging those who claim to be Christian, but realized they were not. One great open door was started by our team member, Katie.... Continue Reading →
2022 Iowa State Fair – Answers In Genesis Booth: Day 1-2
As I walked through the main gate on Grand Avenue, the feeling was electric. The smell of corndogs cooking along with all sorts of things on a stick wafted through the air. I felt as if I was home, and for some reasons I was. This year was a special year for me. It was... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Not Catholic Anymore: The Worship of Saints
2020 was a struggle for so many people. Being an Evangelist was very difficult especially with social distancing and mask wearing. No one wanted to get into a conversation with me, let alone anyone. I was in a dry spot, and didn't know what to do. It was the major reason I started this website,... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Not Catholic Anymore: There’s Something About Mary
As we continue this blog series, Why I Am Not Catholic Anymore, let's look at one of the most disputed topics and thing I questioned the most that led me to leave the Catholic Church behind for a true relationship and salvation in Jesus Christ. One thing that I never quite figured out is that... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Not Catholic Anymore: The Problem of Purgatory.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop TM? The wise old owl says, “The world will never know.” The same is true when it comes to getting a Catholic out of Purgatory. This was one of the most unsettling questions I had as a Catholic. What... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Not Catholic Anymore: An Introduction.
One of the purposes of this blog is to show that you should always test the things that you believe. This is with everything, not necessarily religion. But since this website is largely a religious one, it fits here. When I go to the streets witnessing, I find more often than not people are a... Continue Reading →
Iron Sharpens Iron
Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." It really made me think and so I meditated on it for a while. Back in ancient days, a black smith would work iron ore into useful tools. He would take raw iron, and heat it up in a furnace... Continue Reading →
“Treating Others The Way You Would Want to be Treated”: May Not be Sound Advice.
Several years ago I had the blessing of attending the Calvary Chapel Des Moines Men's Retreat at Hidden Acres Retreat Center located in Dayton, IA. It was a great time with the guys from my church. We took a look at some of the questions Jesus asked and also spent time in the Word, prayer,... Continue Reading →
What If Everyone In Honolulu DIED?
Imagine if you had woken up this morning, turned on the television and while you were brewing your coffee and saw, "Breaking News: Thousands Are Dead In Honolulu. Cause Unknown." What would you think? Would you be concerned? Would you even care...being that it is an island in the middle of the Pacific and no... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 