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...]
Serving My Church: Moving My Ecclesiology from Theory to Practice
I began 2019 serving my church in ways I never expected. In this article, I'll explain how serving my church moved my ecclesiology from theory to practice. Turning 55 I turned 55 yesterday. I've now reached that milestone age when I can receive discounts at some fast food restaurants and other places. To ask "How did I get here?" would be a rhetorical question, of course. I … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Chad Wanted More Than Something to Eat
I met three men while crosswalking yesterday: Chad, Jeff, and Nick. All heard the gospel, and Chad wanted more than something to eat. A New Corner As a street evangelist, it's a good an important tactic to establish regular "fishing ponds." A street evangelist wants the people in the community to not only get used to seeing him on the streets, but also expect to see him out … [Read more...]
