On Saturday, September 12, 2020, for the fifth consecutive week, members of my church family and I conducted evangelistic ministry outside our community's Farmers' Market. Our ministry consisted of open-air preaching, gospel tract distribution, one-to-one conversations, and sign evangelism. Eighteen members of my church family participated during the three-hour effort. Hundreds … [Read more...]
Street Fishing Podcast: A Firefighter and His Higher Power
In this episode of Street Fishing Podcast, you will meet Michael. Kris Lapata was out street fishing in downtown Pensacola, FL, when he came across Michael. He is a former (15 yrs) firefighter who is now restoring and modifying vintage Ford Broncos. Michael believes in a "higher power." At least he did before our conversation. Michael heard and understood the gospel and … [Read more...]
Listen to the Premier Episode of the New ‘Street Fishing’ Podcast!
While the official launch of the Street Fishing podcast is still a week away, you can listen to the premier episode, now! The podcast will be available in all of the usual places when Episode #2, "Marla the Seventh Day Adventist" drops on Monday, June 29, 2020. But you can listen to the premier episode today! Mike in Redding In this first episode of the podcast, Tony's … [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...]
Crosswalking: Abby and the Importance of Consistency (P2)
This article is the second in a two-part series. You can read P1, HERE. Abby approached me as I stood on the corner, with my cross. The first thing she said to me served as a reminder of the importance of consistency. Abby told me she had previously seen me on street corners with my cross. Seeing me often compelled her to stop and talk to me. The Importance of … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Abby and the Importance of Consistency (Part 1)
This article is the first in a two-part series. Abby approached me as I stood on the corner, with my cross. The first thing she said to me served as a reminder of the importance of consistency. Harrison and Locust I spent a couple of hours yesterday morning on the corner of Harrison and Locust, one of the busiest intersections in my city. As I've likely mentioned in … [Read more...]
Crosswalking: Four Tours in Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan is now in its 19th year. It is the longest war in U.S. history. More than 2,300 U.S. military personnel have been killed. John served four tours in Afghanistan. He made it home in one piece but lost something along the way. Crosswalking at Kimberly and Marquette The intersection of Kimberly Road and Marquette Street in Davenport (IA) is less than a … [Read more...]
