Archive for February, 2007

Famous Lost Words: Mickey Dolenz

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

In the September 6, 2000 edition of The Onion A.V. Club titled “Is There A God?”, celebrities were asked the question. Dolenz was among those asked.
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The Onion: Is there a God?

Micky Dolenz: No. God is a verb, not a noun.

(Steve’s comment: What answer did you expect from a producer evolved from a Monkee?)
– Dolenz is a producer and a founding member of the T.V. band, The Monkees. From Celebatheists.com

Guest E-vangie: ABUSED! By Mark Haley

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

I too have been persecuted for handing out a Million-Dollar bill Gospel tract! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Now that I have your attention, this is my E-vangie tale:

I have been on 3 excursions with Steve to hand out Million-Dollar bills and the most heinous persecution that I received has been, (are your ready for this, are you sitting down, are you really sure that you want to read further, turn away before it too late): NO THANK YOU! That’s it, that is the worst thing that anyone has ever said to me.

But on a more serious note, the most frightening thing that someone has said to me, (after I asked them if they were going to Heaven or Hell) was: “I will deal with Hell when I get there.” Ooooohhh, you sure will but I’m afraid at that time, it will be too late for you.

People are going to Hell all around us. What has God called you to do? Simply open your mouth and ask, “Have you gotten one of these?” Then hand them a Gospel tract, speak some words about their accountability before God, and let the Holy Spirit do His work.

What is a Positive Atheist?

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

nullAtheists do not always assert that God does not exist. There are two broad categories of atheism:

“Positive” (or “strong” or “hard”) atheism and “Negative” (or “weak” or “soft”) atheism.

A “Positive atheist” will say “God X does not exist”, whereas a “Negative atheist” will say “I do not believe God X exists” - there is a subtle but important difference.

–This is from atheist Adrian Barnett’s website.

The #10,000 Winner is…

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Click here to find out who was the 10,000th visitor and winner of a Million Dollars! (more…)

Who Will Be #10,000?

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

The ten thousandth visitor will be here shortly. Who will it be?

Now, I’m sure some blogs get 10,000 visitors an hour–not mine! It’s taken nearly a year to get here. Maybe if I resorted to gossip, or cute animal pictures I’d get more visitors… but God gave me the desire to start a blog about evangelism. Can you believe it? Evangelism. Why? Because nearly 150,000 people die a day, the vast majority going to Hell. I’m glad you’re here.

So… who will be number 10,000? Let me know by leaving a comment. Hit “Refresh” when you visit, then look at the counter to see if you are the one. I’ll even send you a million dollars if you win…

mini-vangie: The Tipsy Guy

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

I was parking my car at 11:30 in the morning when an obviously sloshed middle-aged man walked past me. Well, he wasn’t really walking; he was kind of teetering forward like a sawed tree ready to fall over. I pulled out my trusty Million-dollar bill Gospel tract, jumped out of the car, and asked, “Did you get one of these?” null “Yeah, I did,” he slurred.

“Did ya ever read the back?”

“No, I d-d-didn’t,” he stammered.

“Oh, it’s really important! Here take another one.”

“Okay,” he said agreeably, holding out his hand to receive the Bible bucks. “You know, I’ve been a solid Christian since I was 8-years-old!” he said, thoroughly convinced that what he was saying was the truth. I was ready to warn him that the Bible says that drunks will not enter Heaven, but he stumbled away quickly saying, “I can’t talk now. I’ve got to go.”

I think he may have nipped a little too much Communion wine, and was uh, drunk in the Spirit?

Lost (Losing) Liberties: The Philadelphia 11

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

(The occasional articles posted under “Lost (Losing) Liberties” are to show that various Christian groups are under seige in the U.S. I do not necessarily support these various groups’ actions.)

Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund have filed an appeal on behalf of 11 Christians who were silenced on the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a “gay pride” festival.
null The Christians, part of an organization called “Repent America,” were arrested in October 2004 after quoting the Bible during a public protest at a pro-homosexual event called Outfest.
Click here to read more from One News Now!
(Photo from Full Quiver Mission)

Coda: Angel Resendiz

Monday, February 26th, 2007

His last words before being executed were:

“Yes sir. I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. You don’t have to. I know I allowed the devil to rule my life. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me.
I thank God for having patience with me. I don’t deserve to cause you pain. You did not deserve this. I deserve what I am getting.”

What was his crime? (more…)

EV Tips: Witnessing to Phony Christians

Monday, February 26th, 2007

What do you do when you run into a person who has asked “Jesus into their heart,” but still leads the life of Hitler?

How should a Christian respond to someone who says that they were born again at age three, but their photo is on the post office wall?

How can a believer appropriately deal with a “cursing like a sailor,” yet “Spirit filled, sealed by the blood” follower who also owns a strip joint?

Simple. Don’t assume that they are believers. Most likely they are false converts who believed that all they had to do was pray a “simple prayer” without any repentance.
Jesus says that a believer will bear “much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” There really should be evidence of a changed life when someone calls himself a Christian. If there’s no fruit, they are still in their sins and will end up in Hell if found guilty of breaking any of God’s ten commandments, like lying, stealing, lusting, or misusing His name.

John writes, “If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth.” (1 John 1:6) And “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says, ‘I know Him,’ but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not in Him. But if anyone obeys His word, God’s love is truly made complete in Him. This is how we know we are in Him: Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.” (1 John 2:3-6)

Back to that questionable Christian. He’s not so questionable now is he? Although he says he loves the Lord, he still gets loaded, lies to his wife, runs guns to the Middle East and voted for the pro-choice candidate. Don’t sweat it. Don’t argue about whether he’s truly saved or not… treat him like a pagan by lovingly asking if he’s kept the Commandments, warning him about Judgment Day and Hell, then telling him about the Savior who died for fakers as well.

The church can always use more ex-hypocrites!

(For more Scriptural references about how to tell believers from unbelievers as well as the church’s mandate to judge believers… (more…)

Sudden Death: Bump!

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Chichawatni, Pakistan– Three members of a suspected suicide bomb team died Saturday after their bike laden with explosives hit a bump outside a town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, police said.
The men killed by the blast near Chichawatni were believed to have been on their way to attack a prayer meeting for a policeman killed a few days ago.
-L.A. Times 2/25/07

AMAZING GRACE, the movie!

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

AMAZING GRACE is a gorgeous movie about a very Christian person. It has deep, soul-stirring Christian references to the sinfulness of people, the salvation of Jesus Christ, and the divinity of Jesus Christ, with frequent renditions of the great hymn “Amazing Grace.”
null This is the story of William Wilberforce, who led the fight to stop slavery in 18th Century England. After a young life of debauchery, William came to Christ at the age of 25. He believed he was called by God to stop the slave trade and reform morals in England.
To read the rest of this MOVIEGUIDE review click here!

FOUNDations: John Wesley

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

“Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God,
and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen, such alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of God upon earth.”
Read about him here!

(Back on Monday with how to witness to phony Christians.)

What is Your E-vangie Tale? #3

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Write about your evangelistic adventure right here! Did any of get thrown into prison for sharing about Christ? Did they give you the finger–or a whole fist? Maybe they even thanked you?

Atheists’ Anger Aflame!

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

More and more atheists are watching my anti-Blasphemy Challenge video, getting the Gospel, and not liking it at all! If you want to go to the YouTube site to watch my “Guerrilla Action Video,” and read all the comments, uncensored, then click here!
null Here are some more comments from real live atheists (who don’t really exist!)

MauiKane
“It’s folks like you and your special kind of delusional psychosis that turned me against religion in the first place. There is only one thing worse than a fool like you and that is the fool who believes you.”

PhyllisEnnis
“I agree with you totally.”

loverich
“good twist. too bad for the “i deny that there are any atheists” part. Steevee, are you not aware that you are an atheist yourself? you’re an atheist in respect to allah, to zeus, krishna, buddha, the flying spaghetti monster… you know how it is not to believe in thousands of other gods of this planet. 4 billion people are atheists in respect to your god, because they have been brought up in a non-christian family, yet you “deny them”? well, it’s time to wake up, man! open your eyes.”

netengineer10
“I’ll give it two stars, only because he was clever in formulating the video.”

HanifXHier
“Dude, get with the times; no one has made this silly-a_ _ argument in hundreds of years. There are Atheists–get over it.”

raydouble
“I am an Atheist in every since of the word, a have no belief in any said deity, how am I not? Your “truth” is based on faith and faith isn’t fact. “Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has.”
Martin Luther, “Table Talk,” 1569 I don’t claim to have the answers because anyone claiming to know with 100% certainty, what the answer is should be locked up.”

3rd Street Promen Odd

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Santa Monica is a strange place. It’s next to Venice and everyone knows that Venice is weird, but Santa Monica is a strange place. It’s full of liberals and every belief system under the sun. The ironies are delicious. You have the super-rich protesting about everything, while the homeless are evident everywhere. (Liberal satirist Harry Shearer has a radio program on KCRW called Le Show based at Santa Monica college, and his sign-off line is: “Le Show originates from Santa Monica: Home of the… Homeless!”)

Anything goes in terms of gods at the 3rd Street Promenade where in one two-hour evangelism session, I spoke to a Muslim…
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…who gave me the cold shoulder, null

… some Catholic teens who wished to remain anonymous, hiding behind their religion and the Million-dollar bill Gospel tracts…
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…a Jehovah’s Witness…
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…a Hari Krishna woman,

…and an atheist!
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Oh! What a country, what a country! What a privelege to have the opportunity to share freely about the One and Only true God, Jesus Christ.

Even if no one cares.

MARTYRS : Loving Your Enemies

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

A Christian was sentenced to death. Before being executed, he was allowed to see his wife. His last words to his wife were, “You must know that I die loving those who kill me. They don’t know what they do and my last request of you is to love them, too. Don’t have bitterness in your heart because they kill your beloved one; we will meet in Heaven.” null These words impressed the officer of the secret police who attended the discussion between the two. Afterward he told me the story in prison, where he had been put for becoming a Christian.
-From “Tortured for Christ” by Pastor Richard Wurmbrand

E-vangie Tales # 101: My Wife Got Persecuted!

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

My wife Karen and I have been through a lot in our ten years of marriage, but the one thing that has challenged the both of us was my commitment to try and share my faith daily. I have a tendency to be rather zealous; she is the quiet, shy type. I like invading the space of total strangers with the Gospel; Karen would prefer a more quiet, dignified approach. Still, as a dutiful and committed spouse, she supports me in my witnessing endeavors.

She first started sharing her faith with strangers by cautiously handing out the Million-dollar bill Gospel tract months ago, even though she was certain that someone would eventually kill her for doing so. When that didn’t happen Karen got bolder, accompanying me on occasion to various evangelistic outreaches. It was all going pretty well for her until that fateful day a few weeks ago when she met some nasty ladies on vacation…

Karen approached two women sitting on a bench enjoying the warmth of the sunshine on Venice Beach. Our 5-year-old, Laurel, offered them two million-dollar tracts. They shook their heads “no.” “You won’t even take a gift from a sweet little girl?” Karen asked with a smile.

“It’s a fake!” the older woman barked.

“Oh noooo,” Karen assured, “if you answer the million-dollar question on the back correctly, it’s worth more than a million! Don’t you want to know what the million-dollar question is?”

In unison, they both howled, “No!”

“You’re not even curious to know what the million-dollar question is? Ooooo, let me pinch you to see if you are alive…” she jokingly encouraged. “Well here it is: If you died today, would you go to Heaven or Hell?”

“Oh, I’m on vacation,” the younger one said. “I don’t want to talk about religion.”

Still kidding and trying to win their favor, Karen winked and said, “Don’t worry. I’m not going to say the Rosary or bow to the east. But I am talking about your eternal destiny.”

“Well, I go to church!” the younger one declared.

“It’s not about whether you go to church; it’s about your relationship to Jesus. ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son, that whosoever should believe in Him shall have everlasting life.’”

The older woman had heard enough. With hackles raised, she growled, “I can’t believe you are out saying this to people in front of your little girl!”

“But, that’s what Jesus commanded us to do… to go out into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation.”

“Why don’t you just get out of here?!!”

Karen was hurt but did the right thing. “I will honor your wishes,” she replied sadly, taking the hand of little Laurel and walking away.

My wife and daughter left the ladies, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Not really—actually this encounter was quite upsetting, but Karen is faithful to continue pressing on in obedience to the command.

I’m very proud of her, too.

E-vangie Video: Freddy Krueger’s Nightmare

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

This is yet another interview in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd., with a man who was humbled under the 10 Commandments. Though we had a few sound problems, you can see by this guy’s body language that God was working on him.
null If he doesn’t repent soon, Freddy’s sequel will truly be terrifying because there ain’t no Elm Street in Hell… To watch the video click here to see it! Or on the arrow below…

Oscar & Jesus

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

This Sunday we will be going to the Academy Awards (probably nowhere near the red carpet), to hand out Million-Dollar bill Gospel tracts to all the idolaters.
null We will be taking the MetroRail from the 2406 Marine Ave. station in Redondo Beach at 1:45pm; meet there at 1:30pm. Round trip cost: $3.00! This Saturday we will be at Port’s O’ Call in San Pedro. To see the full schedule, just click… (more…)

Guest E-vangie: MORE FUN WITH “CHRISTIANS” By Richard Chaverria

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

I met a gentleman who was sitting with his friend drinking Coronas at one of the outside patio bars in Hermosa Beach.
null He objected to the way I was evangelizing his unsaved friend seated next to him. “I’m born-again,” the gentleman said, “and I attended Jerry Falwell’s school of theology. I’m working on getting my friend saved.”

“You do not know the hour of your friend’s death,” I whispered.

“You are soliciting Jesus and you need to stop!”

I left them both with a Million-Dollar Bill Gospel tract.

Guest E-vangie: A BOLD MOVE! By Robert Perry

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Here’s a compelling story from a reader in Minnesota who is taking some first steps!

“Gave a million to a coworker yesterday!”

THE STRANGERS: Shine Your Light!

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Back by popular demand: another free song by The Strangers! This is a rockin’ evangelistic tune that you will enjoy called “Shine Your Light.” Click here to listen to it!” (Give it a few moments to load.)
null To hear the previous song I posted, “Eternity,” click here! To visit The Strangers website click here!

SUDDEN DEATH: Ice Skating!

Monday, February 19th, 2007

A man skating on Donner Lake apparently drowned after falling through the ice, police said.
null Witnesses said the man fell through a hole in the ice about 100 yards from the Sierra Nevada lake’s north shore. But a search by divers from the Truckee police and fire departments failed to find a body, Police Lt. Harwood Mitchell said. The lake is estimated to be 240 feet deep at the point where the man went into the water, with a surface temperature of 32 degrees. -L.A. Times 1/27/07

FOUNDations: Charles Spurgeon

Friday, February 16th, 2007

“If then, you will be damned, let me have this one thing as a consolation for your misery…
null … that you are not damned for lack of calling after; you are not lost for the lack of weeping after, and not lost for the lack of praying after.”

(Back on Monday w/new stuff…)

Re: The Blasphemy Challenge 666

Friday, February 16th, 2007

Here’s a man who responded to my Blasphemy Challenge Guerrilla Action video with a video of his own. What do you think?

Thanks to rapturealert at ChallengeBlasphemy.com for this. (And old Mikey Farmer)

The Atheists Hate My Video!

Friday, February 16th, 2007

Here are comments from real live atheists who didn’t care for my YouTube video: “The Blasphemy Challenge Guerrilla Action.” It might be a good idea to pray for these people… You can see the video here if you missed it! And make sure you check out the lively comments; we have over 60 comments now.
null THESE ARE THE ACTUAL COMMENTS FROM THE YOUTUBE SITE (with minor editing):

cjunk351 said:
“lol. very clever video. I am still atheist though. Not convinced with the message. But well done. Much better lighting in your video than most others also.”

AltaMirage said:
“You are very assured. Apparently you have knowledge- certainty indeed, of the fundamental nature of the universe. Apart from the overwhelming evidence against the believability of the particular myths you are convinced by, you are committing a mortal sin- The sin of PRIDE. It oozes from every word in this video. Think about that, and about your self-satisfaction also.”

And this is my favorite. At the YouTube site you can rate videos from 1 to 5 stars. This atheist made a mistake by rating it before she got to the end.
xXJADEXx7 said:
“oops! Anyone else rate it 5 stars before they got to the end also? I would have put 1 star. lol. And I’m loving this new thing where these nitwits say atheists don’t exist. Well real Christians don’t exist. They pick and choose what to believe from their holy book.”

THESE ARE THE COMMENTS FROM MY BLOG’S COMMENTS SECTION:

Chris said:

“Wow Steve, I can really see the desperation and passion in your eyes during this video. It appears my friends at the Rational Response Squad have really gotten to you. One statement you made I find very fascinating, you said that ‘I deny that there are really any atheists’. Well my friend, I’m afraid that you and all your Christian brothers and sisters are atheists as well. (more…)

What is Your E-vangie Tale? #2

Friday, February 16th, 2007

Did someone stone you when you tried to share your faith? Were you laughed to scorn after handing out a Gospel tract? Was there a question some mean old atheist asked you that caused you great embarassment and shame?
null Or… did you find that evangelizing the lost wasn’t so hard after all, in fact, it was kind of… exciting, maybe?

Now’s the time to tell your story of witnessing in a free country where at most, someone will say “No, thank-you,” when refusing your Million dollar bill Gospel tract.

Persecuted by Producers: Ray Comfort & Kirk Cameron

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

Producers cut out Kirk Cameron’s commentary on the newly released “Growing Pains” DVD because of his constant Christian witness. “He wouldn’t stop his Bible talk,” says the DVD’s producer. “He saw it as a platform to practice amateur apologetics.” Evangelist Ray Comfort “was asked to leave ABC’s premises after trying to convert several executives who are Jews in the lunchroom.”
null To read more about these horrible injustices click here for the latest from Lark News!

If this upsets you after you read the article, then click to read what you can do about it! (more…)

Persecuted by Christians

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

This is written by my friend, Logan Paschke, a member of The Great News Network.

I sat down to eat with a friend at a restaurant while a group of people near us were having a party. I grabbed a bunch of Million-dollar bill Gospel tracts and started passing them around.

“What’s this?” one of them asked.

“We don’t want your Jesus Junk!” said another.

“Take it back!” insisted a third.

They gave back all the million dollar bills. I turned around to them and said, “God Bless you.” I didn’t mean them any harm. I went back to eating.

A little while later two guys from the group came over to our table and apologized. I asked one of them what he does for a living.

“Oh, I’m a worship pastor,” he replied.

Martyrs: Real Persecution

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

Vietnam, 1991- Le Thi Loi’s husband, a Christian pastor, was executed in a rice field after being accused of subversion against the government, tried and found guilty.
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After his death, the government sent her a bill for her husband’s execution, the court “trial,” the coffin, the burial, and the bullet that killed him. The total was $4,000, which would take her years to repay. If she did not, she would be imprisoned. –From The New Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, rewritten and updated by Harold J. Chadwick, pg.351