Sometime after the death of my father, I was helping my mother clean and stumbled upon a small, square bubble mailer addressed from me to my sister, Jenni. The package was open, but the contents looked as if they were untouched, and in order, which contained the entire sermon series of my former pastor, Wayne... Continue Reading →
Evangelism can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're new to sharing your faith or are unsure of where to begin. But getting your feet wet in evangelism doesn't have to be overwhelming or intimidating. Evangelism is about sharing the truth of the gospel---the good news of Jesus, in ways that are authentic and... 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 →
Whew, that was close. After praying fervently for weeks over the election and having special sermons at our church about the culture and political climate in America, our team won. Not that our team was perfect, but they are definitely not crazy. It's no suprise where Harris and Walz stood on some of the most... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, Halloween was always a special time that wasn't at all about witchcraft, spirits, and dark demonic forces looming about wanting to cause havoc in my hometown. The whole family would get together at my Aunt Kathy's and we would roam the neighborhood gathering treats for as long as our parents... 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 →
Abolitionists Rising: a group I am completely in line with, that is fighting to end, and I mean really end -- abortion, published their interactions on YouTube from the Iowa State Fair. Their full belief, rooted in science and the Bible, is that life begins at conception -- period. And since life begins at conception,... Continue Reading →
August 8-18 Every summer, the Iowa State Fair draws crowds from across the state and beyond, offering a vibrant blend of entertainment, agriculture, and community spirit. Amidst the bustling fairgrounds, nestled within the Varied Industries Building, lies the IowaGO! Creation Booth -- a unique opportunity to share the message of Jesus Christ and creationism with... Continue Reading →
Through the several years of volunteering at the Answers in Genesis (AiG) booth at the Iowa State Fair, I've learned a few things. What to do, what not to do; what works, and what doesn't. Last year was the final year AiG supported this ministry, but the work moves on through the IowaGO! project. The... Continue Reading →
