One of the best conversations I had at the IowaGO! Gospel Booth was with a very short 11 year-old boy we'll just call Dewey, because he reminded me of the skeptical cynical younger brother in the family sitcom: Malcom in the Middle. He wandered in one afternoon after one of our team members gave him... 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 →
While at Huntington Beach Pier during our first outreach for the Living Waters Ambassador's Academy, I took a walk away from my group in hopes of getting into a spiritual conversation and being distracted by the noise around me. So along with another team member, we took a walk down the pier and after one... Continue Reading →
My view as of last week. So, as you recall, last week I had that horrible confrontation with 'Hank', the drunkard who got so angry with me I thought he was going to knock my lights out. As the night went on it got increasingly hostile and nothing seemed to diffuse the situation. That night... 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 →
The St. Patrick's Day Parade outreach in Des Moines, Iowa, proved to be a great opportunity for outreach and fellowship this year, as a dedicated group of believers came together with a unified purpose: to share the message of the Gospel. Zoom training sessions that equipped them with the tools to engage parade-goers effectively. Armed... Continue Reading →
Last Saturday, November 23rd was the 32nd annual Marshalltown Holiday Stroll, located in downtown Marshalltown, Iowa. The Holiday Stroll brings people from all over for the lighted parade, specials in stores, entertainment, and so much more. It is one of the easiest events to share the gospel as people leisurely walk from store to store... Continue Reading →
The begining of the outdoor evangelism season is always rough to get started. I suppose that it would be great to have conversations on the street throughout the whole year would be great. But, since I live in Iowa, that's just not the case. At the begining of the year, Kasin and I went downtown... 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 →
The following is the testimony of my wife and her experience volunteering with the IowaGO! for the first time. I decided this year, prompted by the Holy Spirit, to step out in faith and “work” the fair booth with Frank on my days off. I have been pondering and praying over my role as his... Continue Reading →
