Category Archives: Evangelism

Sometimes you just have to put on the other guy’s shoes.

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. – 2 Corinthians 5:21, King James Version (KJV) Our church utilizes a program called Kids4Truth

Just think of God as your friendly, neighborhood rescue worker.

Deliver those who are drawn away to death, and those who totter to the slaughter, hold them back [from their doom]. – Proverbs 24:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) For the past week or so, heavy rains have caused severe flooding in

You’re not alone. Even Paul despaired.

…we were so utterly and unbearably weighed down and crushed that we despaired even of life [itself]. – 2 Corinthians 1:8, AMP It is very easy to look at pastors, missionaries, and others who have given themselves to a career in

When running the race, be intense, aggressive, and don’t hold back.

So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours. – 1 Corinthians 9:24, AMP As I watched my daughter’s soccer game today, I noticed a trend among many of the 8-year olds scattered

Success or failure in following God boils down to one thing.

Jesus replied, This is the work (service) that God asks of you: that you believe in the One Whom He has sent…  – John 6:29, AMP I’m an 80/20 Principle kind of guy, and the reason I am is because

Which shepherd are YOU going to follow?

When He saw the throngs, He was moved with pity and sympathy for them, because they were bewildered (harassed and distressed and dejected and helpless), like sheep without a shepherd. – Matthew 9:36, AMP In July 2005, the following story

No, I’m afraid God didn’t swoon.

But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came (flowed) out. – John 19:34, AMP Opponents of Christ have come up with many arguments over the centuries to explain away the resurrection.

God rose from the dead, and He can prove it.

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection… – Philippians 3:10, KJV There is tremendous power in the resurrection of Christ.  As a matter of fact, the resurrection is so powerful that the entire Christian faith rests

The wicked are always on the attack to destroy righteousness.

All day long they twist my words and trouble my affairs; all their thoughts are against me for evil and my hurt. – Psalm 56:5, AMP Life is full of adversity and persecution. Although many times the challenges we face are the result of

You are going to lose, and it’s going to hurt when you do.

And being in an agony [of mind], He prayed [all the] more earnestly and intently, and His sweat became like great clots of blood dropping down upon the ground. – Luke 22:44, AMP You are going to lose, and that’s