If you were traveling through skid row and had some coupons for free pizza, would you be ashamed to leave some where homeless people might find them?
Planet earth in its present condition is skid row compared to heaven and everyone without Jesus is homeless.
Well then, don’t be ashamed to leave some gospel tracts where people can find free life.
Have you ever tried to talk to someone about Jesus and it seemed that the more you talked, the more the person you’re talking to got you off topic?
I was on Central Ave. in South Central Los Angeles when a man approached me from the little shop I was painting. I’ve had curious shop owners come check me out, so I was not surprised. But this was a big, muscular, stern-looking man coming my way. Continue Reading →
When you’re out on the streets seeking the lost, be prepared to meet some unusual characters. Now that I think of it, those characters might think the same thing of you if you’re standing behind an easel talking to curious onlookers about Jesus. Continue Reading →
All sAints in Pasaden.
If you want better results when telling people about Jesus, try using current events, popular regional locations, and other examples that the person your are talking to can relate to. When Jesus spoke to people during the time He ministered here on earth, He often used examples of farming or fishing or the temple; things people were familiar with.
When I was painting this scene, a man who seemed to be in a big hurry asked me where a certain address was. I wasn’t exactly sure, but I told him that I thought it was one direction. He decided to go the other direction. However, before he jetted away, I handed him a ‘Talent Search‘. I watched as he scurried down the street flipping through the TS.
A few minutes after he diapered around the corner, he came rushing back toward the direction I had suggested. As he passed me, he waved the TS in the air. Smiling, he said, “Thanks, I’m an actor!”
Why was that meaningful? First, here in Southern California is Tinseltown… Hollywood. Secondly, the theme of Talent Search is all about Hollywood, but told from the perspective of the scriptures.
So if you live in Detroit, talk about the Bible from the vantage point of automobiles; in Seattle, coffee; in Florida, gators 
Whatever your environment, God can use it to reach people around you.
“What is your talent? Do you believe it came from God? What is your purpose in life?”
Those are some of the questions I asked onlookers who stopped to watch me paint here at California African American Museum.
No, I wasn’t there to interrogate people. First we chat, usually about my art, but I quickly turn the focus to their passion or hobby. Continue Reading →
Quilt for HaitiI thought you might like to see an interesting project to help the people of Haiti.
My wife, Peggie, belongs to a quilting group called Linus. Her chapter decided that they would all make quilts to send to Haiti. This is one of two which my wife made. I pray that one would only have pleasant dreams sleeping under this beauty.
Here are some more of Peggie’s quilts. I’m really proud of her.
*There is within every believer a talent that will draw people to God. What I hope to do here at KAi is facilitate you with tools that will help you express your personal creativity for the purpose of seeking the lost. In the coming weeks and months, I will discuss tips and techniques I’ve used over the years to share Christ with the unsaved. However, I also look forward to hearing from you who have used your God-given talents to seek the lost. Share some of your winning ways.
*Excerpt from the February Newsletter. Sign up to receive the entire article.
Apple iPad
When I saw Apple’s new iPad, I began to think of ways I could use it to spread the gospel. A possible use would be for plein air painting. Continue Reading →
When I was a very young man, I set out on a journey to find God. If I didn’t locate Him, I was prepared to party till I dropped. If the party didn’t lay me down, the bullets whizzing all around probably would. Continue Reading →
It is vitally important that we seek the lost. However, our first responsibility is to seek God.
