I visited my mother-in-law last month and spent much time watching television, which I normally don't do, especially the show—Young Sheldon. Sheldon, an Atheist boy with a Christian mother, is confronted with religion throughout his life, and the possibility of a God who created everything. He questions the existence of a Creator due to lack... Continue Reading →
Recap: Marshalltown Octemberfest 2025
Last Friday my wife, Lisa, and my friend, Nik, went to Marshalltown Octemberfest to share the gospel with those taking part in the festivities and meet up with Paul during the fall festival. Paul hadn't gotten there yet, so we took a walk around the entire complex to get our bearings. For the past several... Continue Reading →
For Such a Time as This
"To those of you out there who just made that decision and took the first step toward a spiritual life, I say thank you and welcome. One day, I hope you look back and realize it was the most important decision of your life because it is. All of you...who are already believers, it is... Continue Reading →
Oct. 14: Paul McCartney Outreach — Casey’s Center, Des Moines, IA
Paul McCartney will be coming to 15 cities across the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans eager to celebrate a music legend! But this is more than a concert tour, it's a God-given opportunity to reach the lost with the gospel. Millions across our nation will be streaming their music during the tour... Continue Reading →
Sept 26: Marshalltown Octemberfest
Come join us in Marshalltown, Iowa for the fall festival: Octemberfest! September 26, 4:30 — 9:00 pmStepping Stones Christian Bookstore14 W. Main StreetMarshalltown, IA 50158 This event grows with each passing year with more and more people attending. This is a great place to do one-on-one evangelism, pass out tracts, or just hang out with... Continue Reading →
Dewey: Iowa State Fair 2025
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 →
Engaging Youth With the Gospel at the Iowa State Fair
Since the start of the Iowa State Fair, the IowaGO! booth has been a whirlwind of activity, with people flocking in to see what we’re really all about, scrutinize the model of Noah's ark and trains, and sift through our free materials addressing a range of topics that challenge conventional views on the Bible, faith,... Continue Reading →
Paradigm Shifts in Faith: How Technology Reshapes Evangelism
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 →
Boone County Fair, IA 2025
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 →
WW: Open Air Campaigners
oacusa.org The first time I heard about Open Air Campaigners (OAC) was at the Tulip Time Outreach two years ago. My friends Steve and Connie Johnson were regulars at the event and had been group leaders in the past. I had never known what they were a part of, and to be honest were so... Continue Reading →
