While on the University of Iowa campus, Gabriel approached me and said, "I'll stop and talk." The Lord would use the Lawn Mowing Analogy to impact Gabriel's thinking. New Semester at the University of Iowa Evangelist Ray Comfort has often said, regarding evangelism, "I leave the house dragging my feet, but I come home clicking my heels." Anyone regularly engaged in public or … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Steve Was a Man with a Broken Heart
I was crosswalking at the corner of Locust and Marquette. A man named Steve approached me. Steve was a man with a broken heart. Steve's Broken Heart I had just finished an amazing gospel conversation with a couple when Steve approached me at the corner. "I see you out here all the time," Steve said, "And I had to stop and talk to you today." "Do you have any particular … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Did the Lord Save Chris and Ann Today?
While crosswalking on the corner of Locust and Marquette, Chris and Ann saw me with the cross and stopped to talk. They were on their way to a rehab center. Crosswalking at Locust and Marquette The first time I ever carried a cross as part of my evangelism efforts was on Sunday, July 9, 2009. It's hard to believe that this year will mark ten years of crosswalking. Since … [Read more...]
Studying the Last Question Asked: Does the Bible Endorse Abortion?
A student at Augustana College approached me and asked how I could worship a God that endorsed abortion. I didn't handle the objection well. So, when I got home I opened my Bible and studied. Study the Last Question Asked My friend, Mark Spence, taught me something very important several years ago. He said, "Study the last question asked." Here's what he meant. If you … [Read more...]
Augustana College: Opposition to the Gospel by Some Students and Staff
While not necessarily on a whim, it was a decision that came somewhat out of the blue. Tuesday of last week, while trying to decide how to spend my Wednesday, I thought of Augustana College. It dawned on me that in two more than two years of life and ministry in Iowa, I had never been to Augustana College for ministry. About Augustana Augustana College is a private, liberal … [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...]
Crosswalking: Two Wonderful Conversations at the University of Iowa
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...]