Not long ago, a friend sent me a private message via Facebook. In it he described an all-too-common scenario, which he followed with an all-too-common question. Yet, my friend set up and asked the question in such a way that I could almost sense desperation in his words. At the very least, he was discouraged. So, I asked his permission to share his note and question with you, … [Read more...]
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False Conversion in the South: “I Done Did That!”
Back Story What you're about to hear, should you choose to listen, is the last open-air sermon I preached during the last night of the Fall for Greenville festival, in Greenville, SC. Throughout the weekend, I repeatedly heard professing Christians reject the offer of gospel tracts with responses such as: "No, I'm good. I done did that." Translation: "I don't need the gospel. … [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...]
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...]
“Do Not Hinder Them” by Justin Peters: A Review
There is no wasted ink in this short work by Justin Peters. Every page of "Do Not Hinder Them" contains important scriptural truths. The author biblically addresses an issue that has, for far too long, plagued the visible Christian church--the issue of false conversion among young people in the church. He addresses the issue by hitting head-on the sensitive subject of the … [Read more...]
Today’s Hashtag: #EvangelicalCowTipping
Austin Hess, a young man who follows me on Twitter, asked me to compile a series of tweets I posted under the hashtag #EvangelicalCowTipping. The purpose of creating the hashtag was to address some of the "sacred cows" and errant thought within the American Evangelical community. Here are the tweets, as they appear on Twitter, from the most recent to the first. 1. There are … [Read more...]
#FriendshipEvangelism
I am an unashamed and unapologetic critic of "Friendship Evangelism," as it is most commonly advocated, taught, and practiced. I believe Christians should befriend unbelievers. I am not against that in the least. But if the goal of developing relationships with lost people bound for hell is anything less than seeking every opportunity to proclaim the gospel to them, then the … [Read more...]