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...]
The Driftwood Moose Head and the Atheist Art Collector: A Parable
What you are about to read is a parable about creation, design, atheism, and the absurdity of Darwinian Evolution. An Amazing Talent Jennifer Szczyrbak is a dear, sweet sister in Christ who, in my estimation, is an amazing talent. She is a sculptor, painter, photographer, and blogger. Jennifer makes her home and has her studio in Minnesota and the shorelines of the "Land of … [Read more...]
Darrell Brooks Has a Fool for a Client; Do You?
Darrell Brooks has a fool for a client. Do you? Read on to learn why I make the assertion and ask you, the reader, the question. Lincoln's Famous Quote Prior to becoming the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer. We have no shortage of memorable quotes from the man most consider to be one of, if not the greatest presidents in American history. I … [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...]
Love the Nomad; Don’t “Like” Him
Yesterday I discovered that I have numerous Facebook friends who are friends with a nomadic street preacher/abolitionist--a person with no real attachment or accountability to a local church. Three Groups of Facebook Friends I realize that among these Facebook friends there are likely some who... Have no idea the person with whom they are Facebook friends is a nomad. … [Read more...]
Correspondence: Some Advice for a Young Evangelist
From time to time, younger brothers in Christ will contact me looking for some advice. Often these young men are looking to strike out as an evangelist. I hope other young men will find encouragement in the following correspondence. A YouTube Comment A younger man with whom I have corresponded in the past posted the following comment on one of my videos. He was looking for … [Read more...]
Revisiting the “Sinner’s Prayer”: A Conversation with Kim
One conversation with Kim resulted in another conversation with another Kim. Confused? Allow me to explain. Kim at the Corner of Harrison and Locust A little more than a week ago, I met a man named Kim on the corner of Harrison and Locust, in Davenport, IA. I gave him a gospel tract. He lingered for a moment or two indicating he might want to talk. At one point, I asked … [Read more...]