Posts by Dave Malnes
Starting spiritual conversations
Most people consider themselves spiritual. There is a desire for inner peace, harmony with body and soul, or a reconnection with a higher power. While many spiritual paths are offered, few provided satisfying solutions. And sadly, there is a growing reluctance to seek out a Christian church to find answers. We seem to be arriving…
Read MoreMaking new year resolutions that are lasting
I listened to a podcast recently about why people complain so much. In the big picture, many of our complaints can appear inconsequential. It’s an outward cry of an inward focus on thoughts and attitudes. Let’s confess that our human nature is drawn to look at what the world has to offer to solve what…
Read MoreThe greatest Christmas story never told
We are familiar with the Christmas story in Luke 2, but there is another Christmas story in the Bible that can be just as powerful.
Read MoreWitnessing Christ during Christmas
What can Christians say to proclaim the gospel message during Christmas and invite people to come to church on Christmas Eve?
Read MoreWords God gives us when confronting fear
When confronted with fear, feeling overwhelmed, tempted to give up or give in, we are given these words from God: Don’t fear Stand firm You will see These are not buzzwords but promises. Words glistening with meaning and power. Not just suggestions, but assurances given in the face of adversity. These words are perfectly reliable…
Read MoreA Way to Start a Spiritual Conversation
Words matter. With eyes of wonder, believers in Christ grasp on to the words of grace, redemption, and justification. These words define the Christian faith. The meaning behind these words appear obvious to the faithful but may have an entirely different connotation to an unbelieving world. And this chasm of misunderstanding is growing wider. It’s…
Read MoreSlingshots or Silence
God works through his Word to create faith in the hearts of unbelievers. His Word is like a weapon used in warfare. It cuts like a double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) and explodes like dynamite (Romans 1:16). One of the greatest weapons ever used in the Bible is a profound example for believers who unleash the…
Read MoreReasons for Witnessing Reluctance
Spiritual conversations are becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. Verbally proclaiming the gospel to a lost soul is becoming a lost art and a daunting prospect. Many Christians believers are reluctant to talk about their faith with others and a recent study has proven this to be true.
Read MorePraise and Proclaim launches outreach initiative in Yakima WA
Evangelism is far more about trusting God’s promises and assurances than it is about ourselves. Believers trust that God’s Word works, even though we may not see the visible results of our efforts. Immediately following the Praise and Proclaim outreach initiative at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Yakima, WA), Rev. Isaac Cherney posed the following question during…
Read MorePraise and Proclaim launches outreach initiative in Little Rock AR
“Those are two nice ladies. You must have a great church.” A gentleman working in his yard had just met two members from King of Kings Lutheran Church in Little Rock, AR. They had just come by his house to introduce their church, proclaim a short gospel message, and personally invite him to their Fall…
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