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It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

January 11, 2021 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Evidence is very important in a courtroom, and I try never to rely on evidence when engaging in evangelistic apologetics. Bike Patrol In the Summer of 1998, I was assigned to the Career Offender Robbery Burglary Apprehension (COBRA) team, at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Put that on a business card! By the time I … [Read more...]

Memes: Friendship Evangelism – A Generational Tool of Satan

December 28, 2020 by Tony Miano 3 Comments

The following memes regarding "Friendship Evangelism" represent things I have believed and said for many years. Friendship Evangelism and Why I Oppose It These memes are not intended to be provocative for provocation's sake. With the help of my pastors, my church family, and others who love me, I have worked hard to not be "that guy" anymore. I confess I'm still working on … [Read more...]

Something to Think About: From Huffing Paint to Huffing Fear

December 17, 2020 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

Born during the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964), I was raised with the warning to never put a plastic bag over my head because I could suffocate. Subsequent generations have ignored the warning and now even encourage the practice. Yes, people are still huffing paint. But these days people in greater numbers are huffing something else, something even more deadly: fear. The … [Read more...]

Memes: Sometimes I Have Something to Say

December 16, 2020 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

meme \MEEM\ noun. 1: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. 2: an amusing or interesting item (such as a captioned picture or video) or genre of items that is spread widely online especially through social media. ~ Meriam-Webster Why Memes? Sometimes I have something to say. I don't always have the time to flesh out what I'm … [Read more...]

Something to Think About: God Hates Divorce in the Church

December 14, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Divorce in the church is a serious problem, but not likely in the sense that first comes to mind. God hates divorce--in marriage and in the church. Closer than Siblings At the end of our Sunday evening meetings, our church family has the opportunity to corporately share their praises and thankfulness to the Lord. Last night a young couple announced their engagement. We knew … [Read more...]

Identification: When Are You Required to Show It To An Officer?

July 21, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

You are engaged in public evangelism and/or ministry outside of an abortuary. An officer arrives and asks for your identification. What should you do? Introduction There continues to be some confusion among street evangelists and abortion abolitionists regarding when or if one is required to show a police officer a form of identification when asked to do so. In this article, … [Read more...]

Self-Love: Rethinking the Doctrine and Its Use in Evangelism

July 8, 2020 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

I have often told people the reason they don't see the gospel as a message of love is that they love themselves more than they love God. I was wrong. Evangelista, Semper Reformada "Preacher [or 'evangelist'], Always Reforming." That's the English translation of the Latin phrase Evangelista, Semper Reformada. I have now proclaimed the gospel on the streets and have preached … [Read more...]

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It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

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Evidence is very important in a courtroom, and I try never to rely on evidence when engaging in evangelistic apologetics. Bike Patrol In the Summer of 1998, I was assigned to the Career Offender … Continue Reading

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