Why Daniel writes
Lessons from the street, built for real life.
Daniel and Katie Ziedins co-founded Love on Hamilton in 2014. Since then, Tuesday nights have become a steady place for prayer, practical care, Gospel conversations, follow-up, and discipleship in downtown Hamilton.
These articles turn what the team has learned into clear next steps: how to listen without treating people like projects, share Jesus without performing, pray with someone honestly, and keep showing up after the first conversation.
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Discipleship · November 5, 2026
Who Is Jesus? What the Bible Says About Him
Jesus of Nazareth is the most influential person in history. Who the Bible says He is — fully God and fully human, the promised Christ — why He came, why He died and rose again, and why it matters for you.
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Discipleship · November 5, 2026
What Is Salvation? Saved From What, and For What
Christians talk about being "saved" — but saved from what, and for what? A simple biblical explanation of salvation: the problem of sin, the gift of grace through Jesus, how to receive it, and the new life it begins.
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Prayer · October 24, 2026
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Never prayed before, or not sure you're doing it right? Prayer is simply talking with God. What the Bible teaches about prayer, the pattern Jesus gave, a simple daily rhythm, and what to do when you don't know what to say.
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Discipleship · October 24, 2026
Who Is the Holy Spirit? A Simple Biblical Explanation
The Holy Spirit is God — the third person of the Trinity — present with every believer. Who the Spirit is, what He does, how He helps us live and share our faith, and what the fruit of the Spirit looks like.
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Discipleship · October 24, 2026
How to Start a Bible Study at Home, Work or Church
You don't need to be a pastor to start a Bible study. A simple step-by-step plan: who to invite, where to meet, what to read first, a five-question method anyone can lead, and how to keep it going.
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Prayer · October 21, 2026
How to Pray for a Loved One Who Doesn't Know Jesus
Praying for a family member or friend to come to faith? What Scripture says about God's heart for them, seven specific things to pray, how to keep going when nothing seems to change, and how to love them meanwhile.
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Discipleship · October 21, 2026
What Is Grace? The Simple Meaning of God's Grace
Grace is God's undeserved kindness — His love and favour given freely, not earned. What grace means in the Bible, how it saves us through Jesus, how it changes us, and why it is good news for everyone.
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Discipleship · October 21, 2026
Is It Okay to Doubt? Faith and Doubt for Christians
Doubt is not the opposite of faith. What the Bible shows about believers who doubted, the difference between doubt and unbelief, what to do with hard questions, and how to keep following Jesus through seasons of uncertainty.
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What Is Discipleship? Meaning and How to Disciple Someone
Discipleship is following Jesus and helping others follow Him. What the Bible means by a disciple, what discipleship looks like week to week, and a simple way to start discipling someone.
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- What Is Repentance? A Simple Biblical ExplanationDiscipleship
- What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving: A Christian GuideCompassion
- How to Share Your Testimony in Three MinutesEvangelism
- Street Evangelism Safety: A Practical Guide for TeamsOutreach
- Serving the Streets in Winter: How to Love People Well When It's ColdCompassion
- 7 Honest Questions People Ask About God — and How to Answer GentlyEvangelism
- What Is Evangelism? A Simple Biblical DefinitionEvangelism
- What Does the Bible Say About Helping the Poor?Compassion
- How to Find a Good Church in Hamilton as a New ChristianDiscipleship
- How to Bring Your Church or Youth Group to Street OutreachOutreach
- What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?Discipleship
- What Is the Great Commission? Meaning and How to Live ItMission
- Christmas Outreach Ideas for Churches and Small GroupsOutreach
- 12 Years of Street Ministry in Hamilton: The Impact and the Vision AheadMinistry News
- Plunder Hell, Populate Heaven: An Invitation to Partner With UsMinistry News
- Why We're Raising Funds for an Outreach VanMinistry News
- How to Volunteer as a Christian in HamiltonOutreach
- How to Invite Someone Without Making It WeirdEvangelism
- What Is Baptism? How to Explain It SimplyDiscipleship
- How to Read the Bible as a New Christian: A Simple Daily RhythmDiscipleship
- How to Lead Someone to Jesus: A Simple, Honest ConversationEvangelism
- Pray for Hamilton: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood GuidePrayer
- What to Say When Sharing Jesus: Lines for Real ConversationsEvangelism
- What to Do After Someone Chooses Jesus: A Simple Follow-Up GuideDiscipleship
- How to Share Jesus With a Friend: A 7-Day PlanEvangelism
- How to Share the Gospel Simply in Everyday ConversationEvangelism
- What Is Street Evangelism? A Biblical and Practical GuideEvangelism
- How to Pray for Someone You Just MetPrayer
- What to Expect on Your First Tuesday Night OutreachOutreach
- Praying for Hamilton: A Practical Guide for BelieversPrayer
- Homeless Ministry in Hamilton: How to Love People WellOutreach
- How to Share Your Faith Without FearEvangelism
- Four Free Tools for Everyday DisciplesTools
- Who's in Your Oikos? Start With the People Already Around YouDiscipleship
- Kingdom Base: A Free Evangelism CRM for Gospel Follow-UpTools
- What Happens After Someone Says Yes to JesusDiscipleship
- Why the Whole City Should GatherMission
- How to Start an Outreach Group in Your CityMission
- Your Work Is a Mission FieldFaith & Work
- When Disaster Strikes, the Church Shows UpCompassion
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