"I'm a Christian, and I live in a culture that thinks that Christians ought to be shot. And it's not gonna change by us choosing to keep our gospel to ourselves. It's only gonna change by us taking our Gospel—the Good News that Christ came, lived, and died for sinners so that sinners could be... Continue Reading →
With teamwork, we can conquer what seems impossible when faced alone. One significant event of my high school experience exemplifies the true essence of Generation X. Before the internet and cell phones took over, we took decisive action. When adults claimed we were squandering our time, we defied expectations and loved to prove them wrong.... Continue Reading →
I was deeply concerned when I heard of Ozzy Osbourne's passing. I had no intentions of writing about it like most bloggers do, but found myself thrown in the mix when people were asking me if I thought he was in heaven. The first time I was asked I laughed out loud thinking this person... Continue Reading →
Throughout history, humanity has experienced a series of profound paradigm shifts, each reshaping how we understand and interact with the world. From the dawn of oral traditions to the advent of written language, the invention of the printing press, and the rise of digital technologies, each shift has marked a pivotal moment in the way... Continue Reading →
The Gideons of Boone were in need of assistance once again for men to man the booth at the Boone County Fair from July 17-20. They requested help with distributing Gideon New Testaments featuring Psalms and Proverbs. I jumped at the chance to step in and take on the challenge on the 18th and 19th.... Continue Reading →
Imagine you're out there sharing the gospel at an event like Tulip Time or the Creation Booth, and suddenly a teenager strolls up, eyes wide with curiosity. You excitedly hand him a gospel tract and ask, "So, who is Jesus to you?" He looks back at you, completely bewildered, and replies, "Who is Jesus? Is... Continue Reading →
PrayerMate.net Keeping up with prayer requests from people can be a difficult challenge for some of us. Life is busy enough, but for those who are in ministry and are involved in so many lives, organizing our prayer requests can be daunting. We have different groups: whether they be family, friends, unbelievers or church members;... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, even as I am typing this out, I'm still a little shaken up, but warmer anyway. I can still smell the alcohol from his breath in my nostrils, even penetrating my clothes. My chest feels tight. But even as I'm trying to process what happened, I wonder if I could have... 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 →
"...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 →
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