One of the many resources Tulip Gospel Outreach gives out at the Iowa State Fair, IowaGO! booth, is the book, Begin: A Journey Through Scriptures for Seekers and New Believers. It's a great resource for those really seeking the Lord, as well as those who just come to know Christ and need a starting point.... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of 2024 I posted wrote the article, "Start of 2024: Books to Read" where I shared a highlight of all the books I was planning on reading for the year. Though some of them I stuck with the plan, others I unfortunately did not; and some, well, succumed to my ADHD brain... Continue Reading →
There are so many things I want to say about Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne's first book, Fight Like a Man: A Bold, Biblical, Battle Plan For Personal Purity that from the outside looking in, it would seem contrived. Why? Because I loved this book. Everything about it. In fact, I couldn't find anything wrong with it.... Continue Reading →
Introduction Like most puritan writings, Keeping the Heart by John Flavel is a profound exploration of the spiritual and emotional practices necessary for maintaining a pure heart amidst life's various trials and tribulations. Written in the 17th century, Flavel's work remains relevant today, offering timeless wisdom on the importance of inner purity and the condition... Continue Reading →
"Sticky Church" by Larry Osborne is a practical guide on how to build a church that keeps its members engaged and coming back, emphasizing the importance of small groups. Osborne, a pastor with extensive experience in building teams, shares insights and strategies that have been proven in his own congregation at North Coast Church in... Continue Reading →
Last November my wife, Lisa, attended a women's conference at a Calvary Chapel in Kansas City with a few select ladies from church. When I usually drop her off to be carted away for the weekend, she comes back in a better state than when she leaves, but this time, it was in a much... Continue Reading →
In the last article, End of 2023: Book Read, I listed all the books I read last year, and highlighted some that I thought would be good reads for all of you. Many of these books were deeply theological, some were recommended to me, while others like Letters to the Church by Francis Chan were... Continue Reading →
This past year was a decent reading year, reading 21 books: one of which I read twice (hey, it counts on Goodreads). Even after taking a speed-reading course, I never understood how people can read a 300-page novel in a day, let alone sit still for more than an hour. Hat's off to you. But,... Continue Reading →
For the past five weeks, some of the men in my church are participating in a discipleship study called, "Real-Life Discipleship: Equipping Disciples Who Make Disciples". I am really enjoying it and has been convicting and stimulating, with much to do every day and things to think about. Not to mention getting together with the... Continue Reading →
I recently read the book, 4 Chair Discipling: Growing a Movement of Disciple-Makers, by Dann Spader. It was a refreshing read. Even though this book was only 154 pages long, which included the notes and appendix, it was packed with so much useful knowledge for the new convert to the seasoned pastor. It was very... Continue Reading →
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