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...]
Christian Nationalism: Don’t Want Something God Never Promised
If Christian Nationalism succeeds (I don't believe it will succeed nor do I hope it will), then American Christians will be robbed of something many American evangelicals do everything they can to avoid. They will be robbed of a wonderful manifestation of God's grace. Persecution. When the early church experienced persecution, they didn't band together to call for and/or … [Read more...]
A Gospel Tract, Because America HATES Children
We have several LARGE families in our church. Some of our families include adopted children and not all of our adopted kids have the same melanin count in their skin, as their parents. Our moms report that they often get odd looks and backhanded compliments when they are out with their children (i.e. grocery stores, etc). America (not every American), as a society, HATES … [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...]
Abortuary Ministry: What If I Can’t Be Out There?
You want to participate in abortuary ministry, but you can't. What can you do? Trying to Encourage a Brother I spent some time on the phone the other day with a brother in Christ who has spilt sweat and tears for the unborn, outside of abortuaries. For years, he has pleaded with men and women not to murder their children, always doing so with the gospel of Jesus Christ as … [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...]
Mohammed: A Conversation Still Bearing Fruit
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...]
