Category Archives: Loving Your Neighbor

Showdown: Love vs. ????

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

What is the primary reason Christians don’t share their faith more? Could it be… Other things seem more urgent We don’t know enough non-Christians People won’t be interested Those are certainly real reasons but not the primary one, which I … Continue reading →

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Grace Reminders

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Grace Reminders (ways of remembering how God has changed us since we became Christians) can help us see opportunities to introduce the forgiveness found in Christ with our friends.  Are you being reminded of God’s grace? Learn more about Grace … Continue reading →

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In the Classroom of God

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

We are enrolled in Evangelism 101 at the University of Love and Good Deeds. Knowing exactly what each day’s curriculum should include, it is not uncommon for God to call on one of His many teaching assistants (TAs), to share … Continue reading →

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Rapid Transit Evangelism

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

You can’t rely on the world to encourage you to share your faith in Christ.  You’ll have to look somewhere else. Our local bus service has been forced to bypass a scheduled stop on their route due to road work.  … Continue reading →

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What Does Love Have to Do with It?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

“If we love our neighbor, we shall muster all our initiative and enterprise to find ways and means of doing him good. And one chief way of doing him good is to share with him our knowledge of Christ. Thus, … Continue reading →

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Look Around, What do You See?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

You wouldn’t become angry with a blind friend for stumbling over something in an unfamiliar room. Well, sin for the person without Christ, is just as unavoidable. When they trip and fall, we should be the first to help them up.

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Give the Gift of Grace

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

We don’t get mad at infants when they fall and get hurt while learning to walk.  Well, sin for the person without Christ, is just as unavoidable. When it happens in front of us, we’re called to give grace. It can help if we remember … Continue reading →

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Helping Friends Past Spiritual Roadblocks

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

What if your friend seems to have come to a roadblock on their spiritual journey? They may tell you they don’t want to continue discussing your faith, or even get angry when you attempt to mention anything about Jesus. What … Continue reading →

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‘IF’ – A BIG Word in Evangelism – Part 3

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Rather than argue with someone who is without saving faith in Christ, calmly help them understand the ramifications, IF the verses being discussed are true. Then be willing to demonstrate, with gentleness and respect, a commitment to friendship, regardless of … Continue reading →

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‘IF’ – A BIG Word in Evangelism – Part 2

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

We don’t have to argue with our friends over spiritual issues. At least, that was the point of the first two principles of what we called, the IF Strategy.  It suggests not trying to force someone, who doesn’t have faith … Continue reading →

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