Two days before the skatepark outreach on May 25th at Lauridsen Skate Park, Gabe, my friend and the organizer of the church event, contacted me with some disappointing news. He was going to postpone the outreach for Saturday to later on in the summer or fall because only three youth were able to make it... Continue Reading →
This year's Pella Tulip Time Outreach held May 2-4, was a huge success all around, not only for those we ministered to, but especially those who came to be recharged to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. The Speakers As always, the speakers were amazing and really emboldened us... Continue Reading →
Controlled Chaos: "A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganized, but where some things are under control."https://www.onelook.com/thesaurus Last night Kasin picked me up and we headed to the Des Moines skatepark near Wells Fargo Arena to share the gospel to the youth down there. This was only my second time testing these waters;... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Easter and Christmas, there is no better time to share the gospel and the real reasons for the seasons. Christmas, we celebrate Christ's birth and the Father sending us the precious gift of His Son. For Easter, we celebrate Jesus as not only the payment of the believer's sins by the... Continue Reading →
Saturday, March 16th marked another St. Patrick's Day Parade Outreach in the books. The outreach went well, and I was quite pleased with the response. As usual, the day started at Calvary Chapel Des Moines. As we sporadically arrived, we welcomed newcomers and those who never took part before. One of those newbies was Kasin,... Continue Reading →
November 18. 2023 marked the 31st Marshalltown Holiday Stroll which is the fourth year Paul and I have taken part together in sharing the gospel to those in his hometown. Last year was somewhat of a bust because of the weather. I have never been that cold in my life, and made the whole experience... Continue Reading →
For most, the Iowa State Fair brings those who are hungry for food on a stick. Whether it’s corn dogs, deep fried Twinkies, giant turkey legs, or even a deep-fried stick of butter – people will come from all over to find that one thing they’ve been craving all year for, that they can’t get... Continue Reading →
The past few weeks I have been sharing Gideon New Testaments on college campuses throughout my state with my Gideon brothers. It's been really great and this time I was able to engage with several students from different campuses. Most of my interactions have been much less stimulating. The most frequent response I get from... Continue Reading →
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV With the threat of rainstorms and clouds that could potentially drop enough water to make Noah nervous, Lisa and I pressed on and decided to meet Paul in Marshalltown for Octemberfest 2023 on Friday night.... Continue Reading →
Almost every time someone comes late into the AiG booth at the Iowa State Fair, you can be assured that they want to talk and have some deep concerns. This 2023 season was no exception and happened several times. One such time was a gentleman by the name of Nathan. As my fellow team members... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 