So,today I had the opportunity to share the gospel with several different men and two females. Some of their names were Ronnie, Michael, Sandra, Charles, Crystal, J.W., and Gerald. Most of these guys have lost their jobs or have gotten hooked on drugs and are now on the streets with no place to stay. My heart goes out to them as I see the hurt and the desperation in their eyes and can hear it in their voices. I want to help them. But more than their physical needs, my heart really breaks for them because of their spiritual needs. They don't know Christ. Most of them believe themselves to be good people and they think that when all is said and done, God will let them into heaven because their good works will outweigh their bad. But, we know that none of us are good, and all of us are deserving of God's wrath. I was privileged with the opportunity to walk each of them through God's laws, show them that they are sinners, and then tell them about their desperate need for the Savior. It is so wonderful to see men and women finally understand the Gospel. It's almost as if a light bulb goes off over their head. While no one trusted Christ today, many seeds were planted. And that's all we're called to do. Plant seeds. God will bring the increase. 
This is where the battle is. For men and women's souls. Please join me and begin sharing your faith with those around you who don't know Christ. Every Saturday Moore Square is full of people who need to hear the Gospel. Will you come? We're not guaranteed tomorrow. Who will you share with today?
Yesterday, a large group of area churches locked arms together and reached out to the downtown Raleigh community in an event known as the "Convoy of Hope." Over 6000 people came to the event,and by all accounts, it was a huge success. As I looked out over the masses of people, I could not help but be touched by the fact there were so many people in need, most of which probably did not know Christ. My heart goes out to these men and women and everything within me desires to see them come to a saving knowledge of Christ. Many thanks to the men and women who put this event together and were so willing to give of their time, energy and talents at this event to make it possible!
red participants free hotdogs and drinks, free bags of groceries, free haircuts, health assessments, and prayer for any and all who wanted it. The picture to the left is the tent where the health assessments were being done. There was also live music, courtesy of Daniel Renstrom and Shelly Moore. If the participants went to receive the groceries, they had to spend a couple of minutes in prayer with the volunteers, where they would likely be presented with the Gospel.
(thanks to my Mom being willing to babysit...:) thanks Mom!)While I was there I was blown away by how many people had showed up and were simply in need of so much. I was also amazed at the sheer kindness of all the volunteers, giving of their time and energy to such a worthy cause in 93 degree weather. I thought "This is how the body of Christ is supposed to work. Meeting the needs of people physically, but also aware of the fact that they have a much larger need....the Gospel. They need Christ." The picture to the left is part of the gang from Providence. These guys were cooking and serving the hot dogs, handing out drinks, and helping in any way possible. Thanks for being such humble servants!
n to become very clear to these young men that they had fallen way short of God's standard. They began to see that their situation was hopeless and that if things continued the way that they were going, that they would die and go to hell. But, (and this is my favorite part!), it was then, once their hearts and consciences' were pricked that I was able to share the good news of Jesus Christ with them; how He had come and died upon the cross, taking their sins and their penalty of death and hell upon himself, and paying our fine in His life's blood. I told them how He rose from the dead, defeating death, and how if they would repent of their sins and place their trust in Christ alone, that He would wipe away every sin, and give them a new heart with new desires. They both seemed to really be paying attention and asking questions, but especially George. He seemed to really be thinking about what I was saying and I think that the Holy Spirit was truly working in his heart. I pray that God would grant them the ability to repent and would give them the faith necessary to place their trust in Christ. 
James White, founder of Alpha and Omega Ministries, and a well known apologist, evangelist, and theologian, paints a dark picture of what lies ahead for Christians in what is becoming more and more a post-Christian America.
We need men and women who will rise up and speak the truth, no matter what the costs. We need men and women who will share the gospel, and are willing to take it to the ends of the earth.
I attend a bible study on Monday night each week in Raleigh. Each Monday, before I go to bible study, I will stop at the Citgo on the corner of Newton and Falls of Neuse, to get a drink and something to eat. Also, though, I stop there to talk to the clerk behind the counter. Over the last year or so, I have begun handing gospel tracts to every clerk behind the counter that I meet, whether it be at the gas station, Target, Chic-fil-A, etc.
and was believing what he was reading. (You have to understand that I have about 30-45 seconds to speak to him each time, due to other customers waiting in line) Through our conversations I gathered that he is not a christian and has a limited understanding of the gospel. It is always my prayer that God would use the tracts to plant a seed of the gospel in his heart and that God would grant him the ability to repent and place his faith in Christ. The $1,000,000 bill tract is my favorite to use. People usually love these. Well, I believe the last two Mondays God has answered my prayer!
ago, I walked into the Citgo and he smiled and said hello. I asked him about the tract from the previous week and he said that he had read it. He then asked me if I knew of anywhere that he could get a bible! I was stunned! God has obviously been working in this gentleman's heart, and he is desiring to learn more about God and His word. I told him that I would be happy to bring him a bible next week. He was very excited about that. So, the next day, Kim and I went and purchased him a new study bible from Lifeway, and the following Monday, I presented it to him. He was very gracious and seemed very touched by the gift. He made several comments about the bible and how it was "perfect." God is so good.
