A couple of months ago I started a new YouTube channel called "Iowa Panfishing." This new channel focuses on fishing, not for men, but for the scaly ones. Here's the most recent video: I love Fishing I love fishing. I've been doing it for about 45 years. My dad and I started fishing as I was hitting my teenage years. There was a season of life during that time when … [Read more...]
The Law Should Not be Central in Your Preaching
The law of God should not be central in your open-air preaching or in your one-to-one communication of the gospel. The phrase and evangelistic philosophy of "90% law and 10% grace" is widely attributed to John Wesley. The thought behind this sentiment and philosophy is well-intended. People will not understand the good news of the gospel, they will not understand their need … [Read more...]
It’s as Easy as Saying “Thank You”
Recently, I received this wonderfully encouraging message from a sweet young lady, on Facebook: "Thank you for writing the 'Thank You' tracts, Papa Tony! They have been such an encouragement to me to keep sharing Gospel tracts! And they are generally very appreciated! "Today God allowed me to give one to a security guard outside my credit union. When I came back out I saw … [Read more...]
The Next Time Someone Asks if Gospel Tracts are “Effective”…..
Recently I published a gospel tract with Marv Plementosh of One Million Tracts titled: What Comes After Pride? Recently, Marv received the followin email from someone in Hawaii who found the gospel tract in a rental car: "I work at Avis Budget Maui and when I was cleaning one of the cars, I found this card that said 'What Comes After Pride?' I am a Christian. I use to go to … [Read more...]
Martin’s Faith in Meaninglessness
While distributing gospel tracts on Wimbledon Hill Road, in Wimbledon, England, I handed a gospel tract to a man named Martin. When Martin received the tract, he asked what it was. When I explained to Martin that it was a message about Jesus Christ, Martin asserted he was an atheist. What followed was a 15-minute conversation during which Martin acknowledged he had to draw from … [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...]
Jerusalem’s King: A Review
Jerusalem's King is a feature-length documentary, written and directed by Ryan Habbena. My friend, Andy Olson, of Echo Zoe Radio and Blog, served as the film's Director of Photography and had his hands in other aspects of the project. As I watched the film with my family last night, it didn't take me long to discover the true strength of the film. It is an artistic, … [Read more...]
