If you were to ask nearly any Christian why they hesitate to share the gospel or what holds them back from expressing their faith, you will undoubtedly receive one or all of these answers: The person will get mad or irritated at me Being laughed at Being asked a hard question and not knowing the... Continue Reading →
Starting a conversation in the natural to work into the spiritual can be difficult, especially when we don't know what to say. In the article series: Talking to Strangers, we've discussed how to get into conversation with just about anyone using several tactics such as: F.O.R.M. (Family, Occupation, Recreation, and Motivation) and bringing up things... Continue Reading →
Three weeks from today, starting on May 1st will be the annual Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach. Group Leaders and Guest Speakers have had their meetings, know what they are presenting on, and are diligently preparing to make this year's outreach the best so far. We've been in prayer, seeking the Lord's guidance, sharing the... Continue Reading →
"...that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another." (1 Corinthians 4:6, ESV) When it comes to engaging with unbelievers on the street or discussing matters with our brothers and sisters in the church, it’s reckless to... Continue Reading →
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 NKJV In a world often marked by division and conflict, the terms "peacekeeper" and "peacemaker" are frequently used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct biblical meanings. While both roles are centered around the pursuit of peace and unity, Scripture highlights important differences... Continue Reading →
A week ago, this YouTube short from Fr. David Michael Moses, a Texas Catholic Priest, came across my Instagram news feed and I had to make a response. This is exactly what Catholics have told me for years as to why they need to pray to Mary to get anything done with Jesus. But there... Continue Reading →
Sometime after the death of my father, I was helping my mother clean and stumbled upon a small, square bubble mailer addressed from me to my sister, Jenni. The package was open, but the contents looked as if they were untouched, and in order, which contained the entire sermon series of my former pastor, Wayne... Continue Reading →
On February 2, 2025 I was blessed with the opportunity to share a message at Calvary Chapel Raccoon River Valley in Panora, Iowa entitled CPR: Christ Provided... https://www.youtube.com/live/jkgR9yBtxFw?si=0mBdtkuhbvKVJHE-&t=120 Start at 2:00 mark Like CPR, we cannot save ourselves from our sin and death to have eternal life with our Heavenly Father forever. We have a... Continue Reading →
Over a week ago, a Christian brother in the Lord whom I served with in Manti, Utah during Manti Mormon Miracle Pageant---where we 100 Christians shared the true Jesus Christ to 60,000 - 80,000 Mormons within two weeks---shared the following alternative perspective on the 2024 Presidential Election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, which I... Continue Reading →
"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31 I woke up this morning to this X post from Jeff Durbin, Pastor of Apologia Church and founder of Abolishonist group---EndAbortionNow. As I sat reading this post, my heart sunk knowing that another soul has entered an eternity in... Continue Reading →
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