In a previous article, I asked the question: Can You Be Lukewarm and a Christian? This is pertaining to the lukewarm church of Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-21. There were many reasons why I thought you cannot be both, and explained my findings through Scripture. This struck a sour note with some people who expressed their... Continue Reading →
Since there are many different types of people in the world, there are also many different ways to share the gospel and personal evangelism styles. Depending on who you would like to reach and how depends on what method you choose. The six methods of personal evangelism 1. Confrontational Confrontational Evangelism is not about being... Continue Reading →
GotQuestions.org, the ministry that I write for and answer questions, announced Wednesday the launch of their new central hub: a one-stop shopping for all things Got Questions Ministries, called GQM.one. Many of you are familiar with the broad range of Got Questions Ministries' resources including GotQuestions.org, BibleRef.com, 412Teens.org, GQKidz.org, CompellingTruth.org, videos, podcasts, translations, Bible studies,... Continue Reading →
Even before I was a Christian, the following quote has been a constant reminder throughout the years of the value of contentment as well as the importance of putting forth good effort in relationships. Whether you are newlywed and very excited about celebrating life together or trudging through this prison we call Earth attached to... Continue Reading →
Last night we finished our second week of our Men's Discipleship class, taking a deep dive into what it means to be a disciple through the book, Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual: Equipping Disciples Who Make Disciples, by Jim Putman, Brandon Guindon, and Bill Krause. It is a fantastic book that I hope will change the... Continue Reading →
It is important to remember that as Christians, we all struggle with sin and negative thoughts at times. It is a part of our sinful, fallen, human nature. However, it is critical to hold onto the truth of God's Word and His promises. Salvation is a gift First, salvation is not based on feelings, emotions,... Continue Reading →
It's amazing what you can learn from watching animals. Cats are extremely independent, stubborn creatures, aren't they? They do what they want, when they want, and how they want. I think God allows us to have cats so that we can see ourselves in them. I have a friend, Amy, who has two cats: Baxter... Continue Reading →
Whether you are a new Christian wanting to learn how to share your faith biblically or you are a seasoned mature believer, there is one evangelistic event you need to attend -- Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach. This year it will be held from May 4 through May 6, 2023. Located about 1 hour southwest... Continue Reading →
The day after I got saved, I bought a Bible, and started to read. For the first time I could understand every word. Before I hated to read, and a day later I couldn't stop. I drove my wife crazy, always having the Bible with me, reading it every chance I got, even when watching... Continue Reading →
Act Like Men: 40 Days to Biblical Manhood by James MacDonaldMy rating: 5 of 5 starsFirst of all, if you are on the fence about reading this book because of the controversy surrounding the Author, James MacDonald, former Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in the Chicago area; I want you to personally put it all... Continue Reading →
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