It was two o'clock in the morning; Lisa and I were traveling back to my parents from the shore and were inside a secluded section of the Garden State Parkway when all of a sudden, I heard and felt something fall off the car and my battery was quickly dying. I later found that the... Continue Reading →
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NKJV Salvation is like a car The doctrine of salvation is like a car. Describing an automobile is very simple. It is a type of vehicle... Continue Reading →
In October 2020, I got into answering questions for GotQuestions.org because I was drying up not being able to talk to people during the pandemic. I knew that I had to change the way I shared the gospel, ministered to people, and discipleship any way I could. What started as a temporary ministry opportunity, turned... Continue Reading →
Last year I published the article: 7 Reasons to Attend Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in which I challenged those on the fence to come and be a part of this amazing outreach. The seven reasons to attend were: First-class conference teaching from experts in evangelism and creation science. Witnessing alongside experts in evangelism and apologetics.... Continue Reading →
Through the many years of being a spectator, and also leading teams to go out and share the gospel at Pella Tulip Time, I've learned a couple of things. It takes spiritual, mental, and physical preparation before participating in an event like this. You want to be as comfortable as possible doing uncomfortable things. This... Continue Reading →
There are many reasons why Christians should join us for another Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in Pella, Iowa May 2-4, 2024. Some of those reasons are because believers learn how to share their faith in many different styles and types of evangelism that takes place at the festival. It is where a person new... Continue Reading →
For six weeks starting on February 3rd at Calvary Chapel Des Moines, I facilitated a class of nine people using the DVD, Tactics in Defending the Faith; a video-based course taught by Stand to Reason's founder -- Greg Koukl. Though the video series was originally created in 2006, its teaching is timeless and much needed... Continue Reading →
This is an answer to a question I received recently. "Is it okay to have anger about other people being slandered or called names?" Feelings get a bad rap in Christianity because Christians are told that feelings are either unimportant or part of the flesh. But God gave us the ability to feel emotion and... Continue Reading →
For the sake of the topic relating to Christianity, a journal is a chronological record of changes you experience to archive the work of God in your life. It can account for daily events, a notebook to record insights into Scripture, a list of prayer requests, theological musings, or venting frustrations, emotions, and pouring your... Continue Reading →
Several years ago, my wife and I were invited to a Christian brother’s home for some fellowship and dinner with a couple who travels the United States proclaiming the gospel. It was a great time to get to know them, share thoughts, and “talk shop.” They asked us to share our testimony that night how... Continue Reading →
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