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...]
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Two Conversations That Changed My Open-Air Preaching
Maurice It was a very hot Saturday morning at the North Hollywood Metro Station. It had not yet reached the noon hour and it was already over 100 degrees. Maurice, a 24-year-old, African American, son of a pastor approached me as I was standing atop my stepladder preaching the gospel. I cannot remember his initial question. But the conversation soon deteriorated into an … [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...]
Street Evangelism: How Important Is It To Get Your Church on the Streets?
Introduction One of the great joys and frustrations for any street evangelist sent out by his local church is the ongoing work of encouraging and facilitating the public evangelistic participation of the church family. During my 17 years of full-time street evangelism ministry I have experienced firsthand both the joy and frustration. The joy is always well-placed and the … [Read more...]