Praise to our Jesus. While our home church was having an excellent Good Friday service last Friday, I felt the nudge of God’s Spirit to go and do a “Good Friday service” at the Lightrail. Didn’t feel like it, didn’t...
Read moreA Divine Appointment with Tony
Linda and I were enjoying a subway tuna sub at Arundel Mills Mall. The cleaning man, stopped me to let me know where I could throw our trash. That started a wonderful conversation, in which I gave him a (guess what?) million dollar bill. As we...
Read moreWHY THE LAW???
I hear dear, precious Christians object, from time to time, about the use of the law when proclaiming the gospel. This is sad, because it shows deficiency in understanding the Scriptures. Consider Galatians 3:24…”Therefore the law is...
Read morePASSION FOR THE LOST
Is it right to be evangelistically motivated by the reality of judgment that unsaved sinners will face on the day of judgment? What do you think? Some Christians say, “No! We should be motivated by love alone!” While it is true that...
Read moreTHE GOSPEL AND THE LIGHT RAIL
There we were again, the “mature” ladies of Severn Covenant Church and yours truly. We had joined ranks to bring the gospel to those at the Light Rail, in early April. Bracing against the cold breeze, we prayed and set out on our...
Read moreTo The Highways and Byways! Let’s Go!!!
Luke 14:16-23 (See below) I’ve been thinking about the radical sayings of Jesus. In one of the parables of a great feast, do you remember what the owner of the house says? First he commands the servant to go and invite folks to come. Do you...
Read moreFinishing Well: How To Endure in the Gospel Call
I love it when the apostle, Paul, says that he had fought the good fight and had finished the race. It seems so many–in life and even in God’s work–start well, but have a hard time finishing. Think of these words from the Holy...
Read moreWHAT IS MY PURPOSE, LORD?
Think about it, philosophers from way back to Aristotle and Plato and on up to present have been asking, “What is the meaning of life?” Most people are groping blindly from one thing to the next trying desperately to scratch the itch...
Read moreIt’s All About the Gospel!!
Philippians 1:3, 5–“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you . . . for your fellowship in the gospel . . .”; Philippians 1:12–“But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually...
Read moreThe Gospel at the Dollar Store
I am so excited about this life God has given us. Adventure and joy wait for us at every turn. For those who think that our evangelism training is only to get people involved in a weekly witnessing trip, please be advised that this is just not...
Read moreCultivating Boldness for the Gospel
My family and I have the privilege of training and equipping lots of people in sharing their faith. What a joy it is! One of the common hindrances people face is a lack of BOLDNESS. When you think of your own witnessing, does that shoe seem to...
Read moreNO GREATER JOY!!!
I went to the chiropractor and then to get gas this morning. Why? Isn’t it obvious? Well . . . maybe not. Actually God had me in both places to preach the gospel. While I was there, I got worked on and got gas. What an incredible time! First, at...
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