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Latest Daniel Ziedins October 20, 2026 8 min Discipleship

Who Is the Holy Spirit (and What Does He Do?)

The Holy Spirit isn't a force or a feeling — He's God, present with every believer. Who He is, what He does, the fruit and gifts He gives, and how to walk with Him.

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Prayer

How to Hear God's Voice: A Practical, Biblical Guide

God speaks — mainly through Scripture, and also by His Spirit, through others and in circumstances. How to listen, how to test what you hear, and how to respond.

Daniel Ziedins · October 20, 2026 8 min
Outreach

Church Outreach Ideas: 20 Practical Ways to Reach Your Community

Twenty practical church and small-group outreach ideas — from free prayer stations to block parties — plus how to choose, plan and follow up so outreach becomes discipleship.

Daniel Ziedins · October 20, 2026 10 min
Prayer

How to Start a Prayer Group (That People Actually Keep Coming To)

A simple way to start a prayer group at church, work, school or home — how to invite people, a 45-minute format that works, what to pray for, and how to keep it going.

Daniel Ziedins · October 20, 2026 7 min
Evangelism

How to Share Your Testimony in 3 Minutes (With a Simple Outline)

You don't need a dramatic story to share what Jesus has done. A simple three-part outline — before, how, after — and the mistakes to avoid when you tell it.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Outreach

What Is Street Evangelism? A Beginner's Guide to Sharing Jesus in Public

Street evangelism, explained plainly: what it is, why it still works, what to actually say, how to stay safe and respectful, and how to start without going alone.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 9 min
Prayer

How to Pray for Someone in Public (Even If You're Nervous)

How to offer prayer to a stranger or friend, what to say when you pray out loud, short example prayers, and how to follow up — without being awkward or pushy.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
The Gospel

What Is the Gospel? A Simple Explanation of the Good News

What Christians mean by "the Gospel" — explained in plain words in four parts, with the key Bible verses, what it isn't, and how to respond.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
The Great Commission

What Is the Great Commission? Meaning, Verses and What It Asks of You

The Great Commission is Jesus' final instruction to His followers: go and make disciples of all nations. What it means, where it's found, and how ordinary believers live it out.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Discipleship

How to Disciple Someone: A Simple, Practical Guide for Ordinary Christians

Discipleship isn't a program — it's helping someone follow Jesus by doing life with them. What it means, a simple weekly rhythm, what to read together and how to help them disciple others.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 9 min
Discipleship

How to Lead a Simple Bible Study (Even If You've Never Led One)

A simple, repeatable way to lead a Bible study with friends, a small group or someone exploring faith — the Discovery Bible Study questions, how to start, and what to avoid.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Evangelism

How to Answer Hard Questions About Faith (Without Losing a Friend)

Suffering, other religions, hypocrisy in the church, the resurrection — how to respond to the hard questions people ask about Christianity with honesty, humility and Scripture.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 10 min
Evangelism

How to Share Jesus With Family and Friends (When It Feels Hardest)

Talking about Jesus with the people closest to you is often harder than talking to strangers. How to pray, live it, start the conversation and keep loving them — without pressure.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
The Gospel

What Is Repentance? What It Means to Repent (and What It Doesn't)

Repentance isn't beating yourself up — it's turning around. What the Bible means by repentance, how it differs from guilt and regret, and how to repent today.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
Prayer

How to Pray for Revival in Your City and Nation

What revival is, what Scripture says about it, and a simple way to pray for revival in your city — alone, with your church, or on the streets.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Discipleship

How to Find a Good Church: What to Look For (and What Matters Less)

New to faith or new to town? What to look for in a church, questions to ask, what matters less than you think, and how to actually get connected.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
The Gospel

What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? A Clear, Biblical Answer

Jesus told a religious leader, "You must be born again." What He meant, why it matters, how it happens and what changes — explained simply, with the key verses.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
Evangelism

How to Overcome Fear of Sharing Your Faith

Nervous to talk about Jesus? You're in good company — even Paul was. Why the fear comes, what the Bible says, and seven practical ways to grow in boldness.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Kingdom Building

What Is the Kingdom of God? Meaning, Verses and Why It Matters

Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God more than almost anything else. What it is, how it's "already and not yet," and what it means to seek it first today.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 8 min
Discipleship

What Is Grace? The Meaning of God's Grace in Plain Words

Grace is God giving us what we could never earn. What it means, the key Bible verses, how it's different from mercy, and how it changes the way we live.

Daniel Ziedins · October 18, 2026 7 min
Discipleship

How to Read the Bible for the First Time

You do not have to start at Genesis or understand every verse. Here is a one-chapter-a-day way into the Gospel of John, and three questions that keep the reading honest.

Daniel Ziedins · October 14, 2026 7 min
Prayer

How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say

Prayer is not a performance. Here is a simple way to talk with God when your mind is blank, your words feel small, or you are praying for someone else.

Daniel Ziedins · October 13, 2026 7 min
Partnership

The Harvest Is Here: What God Did at Jesus Festival 2026 — and How to Partner in What's Next

70+ salvations and 50+ baptisms in a city park. Here's the impact of Jesus Festival 2026, the Love on The World network, and the e3 Canada mission behind it — and how you can partner with Daniel and Katie Ziedins to reach the next city.

Daniel Ziedins · October 6, 2026 10 min
Partnership

Plunder Hell, Populate Heaven: Why the Ones Who Send Share the Victory

David's law at Ziklag says the ones who guard the supplies share the plunder with the ones who fight. Here is the mission Daniel and Katie Ziedins carry through e3 Canada — and how you can stand in it with them.

Daniel Ziedins · October 5, 2026 9 min
Evangelism

How to Lead Someone to Jesus

A clear, unforced way to help a person put their trust in Jesus — what to say, what not to rush, and what to do in the ten minutes after they say yes.

Daniel Ziedins · September 24, 2026 8 min
Discipleship

What Is Baptism? A Plain Answer

Baptism does not earn salvation. It is the public way Jesus told His followers to identify with His death and resurrection — and why a new believer should not put it off forever.

Daniel Ziedins · September 24, 2026 7 min
Outreach

Your First Outreach Night: What Actually Happens

You do not need a script, a title, or a perfect personality. Here is what a Tuesday with Love on Hamilton feels like, and how to show up the first time.

Daniel Ziedins · September 24, 2026 6 min
Evangelism

How to Follow Up After Sharing the Gospel (Without Being Weird)

The conversation went well — now what? A practical, low-pressure way to follow up after you've shared Jesus: the first day, first week, first month.

Daniel Ziedins · September 13, 2026 7 min
The Week After

After Jesus Festival: What Comes Next

The week after a city gathers around Jesus is where the real work begins — follow-up, weekly outreach, and bringing a festival to your own city.

Daniel Ziedins · September 8, 2026 6 min
Compassion

When Crisis Hits, the Church Should Be First on the Ground

Storms, fires, and floods don't wait for committees. How local churches can be ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus when their community is hurting.

Daniel Ziedins · September 1, 2026 5 min
Discipleship

What to Do After Accepting Jesus: Your First Steps

You said yes to Jesus. What comes next? A clear, grace-filled path into Scripture, prayer, church community, baptism, and a life that keeps growing.

Daniel Ziedins · August 29, 2026 7 min
Evangelism

How to Invite Someone to Jesus Festival (Without Making It Awkward)

You do not need a speech. You need one honest invitation. A simple way to bring a friend, neighbour, or family member to Jesus Festival Hamilton.

Daniel Ziedins · August 26, 2026 5 min
Kingdom Building

Work as Worship: Your Job Is Not a Distraction From Ministry

The dividing line between 'ministry' and 'work' isn't biblical. How business, creativity, and ordinary jobs become engines for the Kingdom.

Daniel Ziedins · August 26, 2026 6 min
City Prayer

How to Prayer Walk Your City: A Simple, Practical Guide

Prayer walking is not about being impressive in public. It is a simple way to notice your neighbours, bless your community, listen to God, and turn prayer into faithful action.

Daniel Ziedins · August 24, 2026 6 min
The Movement

Why a City Needs a Jesus Festival

What happens when the churches of a city stop competing and worship together in a public park? Hamilton is about to find out — and everyone is invited.

Daniel Ziedins · August 20, 2026 5 min
Evangelism

How to Share the Gospel Without a Script

You do not need a perfect speech. You need a clear message, a listening heart, and a next step. A simple way to talk about Jesus in everyday conversations.

Daniel Ziedins · August 16, 2026 6 min
Identity

Who You Are in Christ (Read This on the Hard Days)

Before you do another thing for God, know what's already true of you. Nine identity statements from Scripture, for the days you don't feel it.

Daniel Ziedins · August 14, 2026 6 min
Global Prayer

How to Pray for the Nations (When You Can't Go Yet)

You may never board a plane to Japan or Ukraine — and you can still move heaven on their behalf this morning. A sustainable way to carry the nations.

Daniel Ziedins · August 8, 2026 5 min
Practical Guide

How to Start an Outreach Group in Your City

You don't need a building, a budget or a title — just two or three people, a consistent spot, and a willingness to show up. Here's how our groups start.

Daniel Ziedins · August 2, 2026 7 min
Your Part

Your Oikos: The Mission Field You Already Have

Most people think evangelism means talking to strangers. Usually it doesn't. Meet the 8–15 people God has already placed in your life.

Daniel Ziedins · July 28, 2026 6 min
Tool Highlight

Kingdom Base: A Simple Evangelism CRM for Soul Winners

Evangelism doesn't end when the conversation does. Kingdom Base is a free tool to remember the people you meet and follow up faithfully.

Daniel Ziedins · July 22, 2026 5 min

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