Statistics show that 25% of all travelers will read the Gideon Bible in hotel rooms and that each Bible has the potential to reach 2,300 people over it's six-year lifespan. That means a a hotel with over 200 rooms could reach over 460,000 occupants! That is more than the population of Virginia Beach, VA and... Continue Reading →
What’s Changing in Evangelism and Why Does it Have to?
Below is a ChurchPulse Weekly episode, Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA, joins hosts Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman to discuss the state of evangelism in America. It has some really eye-opening discoveries that you would not want to miss, so I plead with you to watch the video. Afterwards, I share my thoughts... Continue Reading →
Good Friday Evangelism
On Good Friday I decided to go out with a pack of Easter Million Dollar Bills and hit the streets to try to get into a conversation with a stranger to ask about what Good Friday and Easter mean to them. To be honest, the entire day was somewhat uneventful. It was cold outside and... Continue Reading →
Backward Christian Soldiers
Is the church this far gone in America? Sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers". Backward Christian soldiers, fleeing from the fight,With the cross of Jesus nearly out of sight.Christ, our rightful master stands against the foe,But forward unto battle we are loathe to go. Like a mighty tortoise moves the Church of God,Brothers... Continue Reading →
Sharing Christ Within Your Personality Style
In the middle of 2020 my wife and I were really struggling communicating. Constant fighting and lots of crying, I couldn't make heads-or-tails out of it. Since the Bible says that husbands are to dwell with their wives with understanding, I realized in that moment that I wasn't understanding her. In hopes to make things... Continue Reading →
How Is the Christian Motivated by the Gospel?
Motivation is defined as “that which moves one toward an action; that which changes, provokes, or impels our very being.” The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ who willingly suffered, died, and was buried to pay for the sins of mankind of those who would believe. He then rose from the dead, defeating death... Continue Reading →
Midnight Reminder
When I sleep I dream constantly, and really enjoy them for the most part. What dreams are, I really don't know, but what I do know is that they really make me think. Some of them really are life-changing down to the minute detail and I ponder them for weeks if not months at a... Continue Reading →
Talking To Strangers: Baggage Claim — Reclaim Yourself
I was planning on making the previous Talking to Strangers post the last one in the blog series. As I reflected on all that was covered, I asked myself - what now? What happens after a good or bad conversation, and how should we respond? A Good Ride When we get our luggage the way... Continue Reading →
Pushing Through The Pins and Needles
This picture brings up a few good points. Though I don't agree with it completely, it opens my eyes to the fact that when it comes to apathy, it's not always the fault of the church leadership. It does matter that a person goes to a Bible-believing and teaching church. It does matter where the... Continue Reading →
How Paradigm Shifts In Technology Have Hurt Evangelism Efforts
Technology is a wonderful thing. It has not only improved our way of life, but also made things easier for us. The automobile and airplane helped us stay in touch with people far away. The internet and personal computer helped some of us stay home to work and spend more time with our families. Within... Continue Reading →
