Ten years ago I had a conversation with a Boise State University student named Mohammed. The Lord is still using it. A Recent Email Recently, I received an email from a man named Ali--a Christian living in Dearborn, MI. Dearborn is a predominantly Muslim city. I was very encouraged by the email. Here it is: Dear Tony Miano, My name is Ali and I was saved out of Islam 16 … [Read more...]
Keep Scattering Seed: Faith’s Testimony
Mahria and I were understandably a bit nervous as we made the 180-mile drive to hear a young woman's testimony. In God's Magnificent Providence My plan was to lead Brandon and six members of my church family on an evangelistic excursion to Chicago. However, that was not God's plan. Waiting as long as I could, I had to make the decision to cancel the Chicago trip. The … [Read more...]
Stop and Talk Podcast: Premiere Episode!
Well, I've done it again. I've started another podcast. This one is called "Stop and Talk." Here's where you can listen to the premiere episode. On Sermon Audio On YouTube From the Episode Introduction Hello. My name is Tony Miano. Welcome to the “Stop and Talk” podcast. I am a member of Grace Fellowship Church—a Reformed Baptist church in Davenport, Iowa. I have … [Read more...]
Follow-Up: Dinner with the Technician’s Family and the Gift of Hospitality
Recently, I shared about my interaction with an Internet technician who came to my home on a service call. Saturday night we had him and his family over for dinner. It was a wonderful evening of gospel conversation and hospitality. Before They Took Off Their Coats and Shoes The Smith Family (I am not using their real names) arrived on time. I watched from the window next to … [Read more...]
Crosswalking Testimony: God’s Providence, His Faithfulness, and the Fruit He Creates
Sometimes the fruit from my crosswalking efforts doesn't happen on a street corner. Sometimes God's providence leads to the unexpected. Technical Difficulties From time to time, my Morning Devotions broadcast on YouTube is interrupted by an unreliable Internet connection. It has been happening more frequently, as of late. So, I put in a call to my Internet provider and made … [Read more...]
Thankful: What Tops My List in 2021
It is not hyperbole. To be sure, it is an understatement. I have much for which to be thankful to God, in 2021. Thankful in 2021: A Diverse List Of course, every day the Lord gives me opportunities to be thankful, even during moments of concern (Philippians 4:5-8). However, here is a short list of things for which I am thankful this year. The announcement of not one, but … [Read more...]
Timothy Project: Allen Jerkins
For the third time, I was blessed to have a brother spend a week at my home to participate in a Timothy Project. His name is Allen Jerkins (Twitter) and he's from Arlington, TX. Donnie Johnson was the first participant (2015). Virgil Walker and Dan Perina participated in the second Timothy Project (2017). Day One Allen arrived Monday afternoon from Arlington (TX), for … [Read more...]