There is a particular piece of advice I have given many Christian officers over the years. The same advice, dealing with the church, can and should be applied to evangelists. Fighting the Hardening of the Heart "It seems like I'm angry all the time. I don't trust anyone. If you don't wear a badge, you're one of them. I assume a person is lying to me because their lips are … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: The Nurse, the Drunk, and the Veteran
Today while crosswalking, three very different people would cross my path: a nurse, a drunk, and a veteran. All three heard the gospel. The Nurse My plan for the afternoon was to spend an hour or so on two or three street corners in town. My first stop was the corner of Locust and Harrison. I stood holding my "Stop and Talk" cross and waving to passing motorists. A couple … [Read more...]
Two Texts, Encouragement, and Divine Providence
Yesterday, I saw the providence of God at work in a small, but very encouraging way--texts from two friends who have never met each other. The Providence of God I think a good place to start is with a definition of "Divine Providence." "Divine providence," according to one theological website, "is the governance of God by which He, with wisdom and love, cares for and … [Read more...]
Cyprian: Letter to Exiled and Condemned Christian Mineworkers
On the April 14, 2020 edition of The Dividing Line, Dr. White did a segment on Cyprian (an early church bishop and martyr)*. The segment (23:00-1:00:02) includes a letter Cyprian wrote to exiled and condemned, Christian mineworkers and their response letter to Cyprian. Dr. White uses the two letters, which he reads aloud, to encourage today's Christians to spend time … [Read more...]
In the Case of Miano and Rolland v The State of Iowa and Johnson County
WE WON! For those of you not familiar with the case, on May 30, 2017, I was arrested/cited for disorderly conduct while reading my Bible aloud outside the Planned Parenthood, in Iowa City, Iowa. I subsequently stood trial and was convicted of the crime. My church and I sought the assistance of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). They took our case and … [Read more...]
Parachurch to Local Church — Completing the Transition
In December 2016, I moved my family from Valencia, CA, to Davenport, IA, to be part of the Grace Fellowship Church family and to transition my evangelistic ministry from a parachurch ministry to a ministry of a local church. From California to Iowa It has been quite the transition from sunny (all the time) Southern California to Eastern Iowa where you can experience all … [Read more...]
Door-to-Door: One More Way to Reach My Community with the Gospel
I'm still working out the details with my pastors. I'm looking forward to starting and leading this evangelism effort for my church. STAY TUNED! … [Read more...]
