Roman Catholics believe Mary was born without original sin and lived a sinless life. They call it the "Immaculate Conception." The Bible says otherwise. The Immaculate Conception The origin of the false doctrine of the Immaculate Conception dates back to sometime during the progressive development of Roman Catholic tradition. Early church fathers stopped short of calling her … [Read more...]
Iowa Panfishing: New YouTube Channel
A couple of months ago I started a new YouTube channel called "Iowa Panfishing." This new channel focuses on fishing, not for men, but for the scaly ones. Here's the most recent video: I love Fishing I love fishing. I've been doing it for about 45 years. My dad and I started fishing as I was hitting my teenage years. There was a season of life during that time when … [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...]
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...]
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...]
In God’s Providence: Fishing for Bentley (A Short Story)
I met Bentley and his grandfather Steve while fishing at Pride Lake, in Scott County Park. This is the story of God's gracious providence. A three-Fold Purpose For me, there is a three-fold purpose for sharing testimonies about my gospel encounters with people. First, I want to give glory to God for the times He allows me to watch Him work. "But Jesus answered them, 'My … [Read more...]
American Evangelicalism: Where Dead People Can Help Themselves
While Christians are often categorized as being "American Evangelicals," American Evangelicalism is not synonymous with biblical Christianity. One reason: included in a large swath of American Evangelicals is the unbiblical belief that dead people can help themselves--the synergistic belief that man cooperates with God in his salvation. You've Seen the Image I often see … [Read more...]
