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...]
From the Miano Family: Thank You for Your Support
It's been a while since I said thank you. There are too many people to thank individually. So, this is written to serve as a collective thank you to whoever may read this and has ever supported me and my family, in any way. The Journey My family's journey into full-time ministry began in 1999. I left my full-time position as a gang investigator with the Los Angeles County … [Read more...]
Abortion: Yes Mom, It’s Murder
Introduction Abortion is not a victimless crime and there are not multiple victims in an abortion. There is only one victim in an abortion. And that is the unborn child whose life is summarily and brutally brought to an end in his or her mother's womb. Abortion is murder. April 1st, 2016, was a busy day for the pro-life movement. I wish the busyness was the result of April … [Read more...]
Martin’s Faith in Meaninglessness
While distributing gospel tracts on Wimbledon Hill Road, in Wimbledon, England, I handed a gospel tract to a man named Martin. When Martin received the tract, he asked what it was. When I explained to Martin that it was a message about Jesus Christ, Martin asserted he was an atheist. What followed was a 15-minute conversation during which Martin acknowledged he had to draw from … [Read more...]
A Biblical Defense of the Public Proclamation of the Gospel – Sermon Manuscript and Audio
I preached this sermon during the Herald Society at First Baptist Church of Milton (Milton, FL), on March 26, 2015. Following the sermon manuscript, you will find the audio for the sermon. I pray this is an encouragement to all Christians--pastors/elders, open-air preachers, and the Body of Christ-at-large. ***** Introduction The venerable pulpiteer and open-air preacher, … [Read more...]
Word Study: παρρησίᾳ (parrēsia)
Definition παρρησίᾳ (parrēsia) – 1. Freedom in speaking, unreservedness in speech; openly, frankly, i.e. without concealment; without ambiguity or circumlocution; without the use of figures and comparisons. 2. Free and fearless confidence, cheerful courage, boldness, assurance. 3. The deportment by which one becomes conspicuous or secures publicity. A French philosopher, … [Read more...]
Evangelism Gear (Part 2): Voice Recorders
In "Part 1" of this series, I elaborated on what kind of video equipment I have and made a recommendation for a video camera suitable for street evangelism use. In "Part 2," I will discuss two digital voice recorders I use in my evangelism efforts. Voice Recorders When I served as a field training officer for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, I required all of my … [Read more...]
