Ever since I was a kid, I loved playing video games; so much that it became a vice and a source of addiction in my life. In my 40's I loved putting on my headset, stepping out onto the battlefield in first-person shooters and playing in teams with others. I also loved getting into storymode,... Continue Reading →
The Exercise of Evangelism
"...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,"Philippians 2:12b When it comes to getting in shape and maintaining a healthy body, do we have to look very far to get the answers? Is it really a mystery to what we need to do to take care of our temple that God gave us, and... Continue Reading →
ReTREAT or ReCHARGE
It was two o'clock in the morning; Lisa and I were traveling back to my parents from the shore and were inside a secluded section of the Garden State Parkway when all of a sudden, I heard and felt something fall off the car and my battery was quickly dying. I later found that the... Continue Reading →
Recap: 2024 Pella Tulip Time Outreach
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
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 →
7 More Reasons to Attend Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach: May 2-4, 2024
Last year I published the article: 7 Reasons to Attend Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in which I challenged those on the fence to come and be a part of this amazing outreach. The seven reasons to attend were: First-class conference teaching from experts in evangelism and creation science. Witnessing alongside experts in evangelism and apologetics.... Continue Reading →
How to Prepare for Pella Tulip Time Outreach
Through the many years of being a spectator, and also leading teams to go out and share the gospel at Pella Tulip Time, I've learned a couple of things. It takes spiritual, mental, and physical preparation before participating in an event like this. You want to be as comfortable as possible doing uncomfortable things. This... Continue Reading →
Pella Tulip Gospel Outreach: Exposure to Diverse Styles of Evangelism
There are many reasons why Christians should join us for another Pella Tulip Time Gospel Outreach in Pella, Iowa May 2-4, 2024. Some of those reasons are because believers learn how to share their faith in many different styles and types of evangelism that takes place at the festival. It is where a person new... Continue Reading →
Recap: Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Parade Outreach 2024
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 →
The Perspective of the Heathen
Several years ago, my wife and I were invited to a Christian brotherโs home for some fellowship and dinner with a couple who travels the United States proclaiming the gospel. It was a great time to get to know them, share thoughts, and โtalk shop.โ They asked us to share our testimony that night how... Continue Reading →
