I've received many inquires from folks asking for an update regarding my "Disorderly Conduct" case stemming from an incident outside Planned Parenthood, in Iowa City. In this article I will provide a chronology of events and the latest news. May 30, 2017 -- Disorderly Conduct Arrest On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Elder Nick Rolland and I went to Iowa City, IA, to minister outside … [Read more...]
Scriptures for Abortion Clinic Ministry
Recently, I have been asked by multiple people to provide the list of abortion-related Scripture verses I have in the front of my Bible--verses I use when open-air preaching or engaged in conversation outside abortuaries. You can see a recent example of me reading these Scriptures aloud outside the Planned Parenthood in Iowa City (IA), here. Before reading a verse or passage … [Read more...]
My Bible, My Cell Phone, and My New Conviction
My friend, Gayle Metcalf, shared the following image today on her Facebook page. My friend, Pastor Geoff Kirkland, posted an article today titled Lessons for Young Men, which included a charge to greater commitment to the Word of God. The above items have been used by the Lord today to bring much conviction to my heart and mind. Great conviction. My cell phone is with me … [Read more...]
Evangelism Report: UC Santa Barbara
Yesterday, Keith Darrell and I spent the afternoon on the campus of UC Santa Barbara. Known for its beautiful seaside location, reputation as a "party school," and 15,000 bicycles, UC Santa Barbara, like every university campus, is a place filled with people who need the gospel. Larry Keith and I began our time on campus with prayer. As we sat in the cool shade of a tree, we … [Read more...]
Intimacy in the Word
The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a man whose marriage lacks an aspect of intimacy that can be found nowhere else. The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a man who is failing to lead his wife as the spiritual head of the home. The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: Till the Storms of Destruction Pass By
"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57:1). O Lord, thank You for my daily time with Mahria in Your Word and in prayer. As we read Your psalms yesterday, Mahria was particularly touched and encouraged by Psalm 57:1. Once we finished our … [Read more...]
We Do What We Care About: Resolution 2:24
The average adult's day looks something like this: Sleep: 8 hours = 33% Work: 8 hours = 33% Eat: 1.5 hours = 6.25% Television: 2.8 hours = 11.7% Other Leisure/Household Activities: 1.7 hours = 7% Recreational Computer Use: 2.0 hours = 8% The above number are comparable between Christians and non-Christians. Obviously, the above times vary from person to person. Some spend … [Read more...]
