Many people identify as Christians, yet the Bible encourages every believer to examine themselves to see if they are truly in the faith. Distinguishing between a genuine, living, saving faith and a false or 'dead' faith is one of the most critical tasks in the Christian life. True saving faith is not merely a mental... Continue Reading →
One of the most important issues in the church is teaching Christian teens how to understand their faith and articulate it in a way that not only solidifies their beliefs but also helps them share the gospel with others. I would even dare say that it is the number one reason for Christian youth groups... Continue Reading →
"My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers."The confession of Maewyn Succat, aka---St. Patrick Much of what we know about Maewyn Succat--St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, we know from his own words of his own writing. One from the Epistola, and his Christian... Continue Reading →
It's difficult to narrow all of the evangelical church's problems into one significant problem because of the many diverse denominations, cultures, and theological emphasis. But from a broad, biblical perspective, many pastors and believers agree that one of the most pressing and troublesome issues in the church today is this: a loss of discipleship. One... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
This morning as I drove to get a little "sumpthin-sumpthin" from Rise & Grind for my wife and her boss, I was behind a car with this window decal on the back. "Love Like Jesus" with a big smiley-face. It was very big, and very cute. Fit the car nicely. As it stared at me... 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 →
As I drove down a quiet street yesterday afternoon on my way to mow a friend's lawn, something caught my eye: a vacuum cleaner sitting at the edge of the road, awaiting its fate with the garbage truck. It looked very old and worn, like it had seen better days. The front where the roller... Continue Reading →
Last night Paul and I went to the Marshalltown, Iowa Octemberfest to share the gospel to those at the festival. The weather was amazing for a late September and we never had to wear jackets the entire time. Because of the weather, the streets were packed with people, classic cars, rides, and food vendors as... Continue Reading →
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