This morning I was given the honor and privilege to stand in my pastors' pulpit. This sermon about anxiety is theological, practical, and very personal. Sermon Title: "Anxiety: It's NOT Something You Have; It's Something You Do. Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Excerpt: God does not command His people to flee from or repent of illnesses, diseases, maladies, disorders, and the … [Read more...]
Morning Devotions 2022 – A Public Reading of the Legacy Standard Bible
Morning Devotions: For Those Unfamiliar I have been reading the Bible aloud, almost every day, Monday through Saturday, since January 1, 2017. But I haven't done it alone. Friends, some old and some new, from around the world have joined me in the effort. We call it Morning Devotions. “Morning Devotions” is a live YouTube gathering of brothers and sisters in Christ, from … [Read more...]
Wearing and Using the Armor of God: Chapel Message at Unity Christian School
Today I was blessed with the opportunity of preaching the chapel message at Unity Christian School, in Fulton, IL. The invitation came through the school's choir director, Paul Hopkins. My daughter, Michelle, joined me for this ministry opportunity and was kind enough to take a few pictures. The chapel service was attended by junior high and high school students, … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Two Wonderful Conversations at the University of Iowa
This was my last day of ministry at the University of Iowa, for the 2018 school year. The Lord blessed me with two wonderful conversations. Ministry at the University of Iowa My second year of ministry at the University of Iowa has drawn to a close. It has been another fruitful and blessed school year. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, which is 50 miles west … [Read more...]
From the Miano Family: Thank You for Your Support
It's been a while since I said thank you. There are too many people to thank individually. So, this is written to serve as a collective thank you to whoever may read this and has ever supported me and my family, in any way. The Journey My family's journey into full-time ministry began in 1999. I left my full-time position as a gang investigator with the Los Angeles County … [Read more...]
Abortion: Yes Mom, It’s Murder
Introduction Abortion is not a victimless crime and there are not multiple victims in an abortion. There is only one victim in an abortion. And that is the unborn child whose life is summarily and brutally brought to an end in his or her mother's womb. Abortion is murder. April 1st, 2016, was a busy day for the pro-life movement. I wish the busyness was the result of April … [Read more...]
Martin’s Faith in Meaninglessness
While distributing gospel tracts on Wimbledon Hill Road, in Wimbledon, England, I handed a gospel tract to a man named Martin. When Martin received the tract, he asked what it was. When I explained to Martin that it was a message about Jesus Christ, Martin asserted he was an atheist. What followed was a 15-minute conversation during which Martin acknowledged he had to draw from … [Read more...]