Many of us have resolved to exercise more in 2009. Here are some exercises to AVOID: JUMPING to conclusions
PASSING the buck
GRABBING the credit
THROWING your weight around
STRETCHING the truth
BENDING the rules
BREAKING your promises
PLAYING favorites
STEPPING on others
DODGING your duty
RUNNING your mouth off
PLUGGING your ears
SIDE-STEPPING problem
SHOOTING down the company
PULLING others into your mess
HOLDING others back
PRESSING “my way or the highway”
Just SKATING by | Spiritual conversation openersWhat gives most meaning to your life? What, or who, are your sources of strength in your day-to-day living? When you have problems or crises, how do you manage to get through them?
Is religion or God important to you?  If not, is there any particular reason why not?
Wouldn't you like to have faith in something?
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God's Simple Plan To Witness 1. Believe God: "The harvest is plenteous." When I hear people talk about how hard people are and no one wants to hear, I know they have not been planting very many seeds. I am overwhelmed at how people are so open to hear the gospel. Oh they don't all get saved but I am amazed at how many do.
2. Ask for souls- You have not because you ask not! James 4:2. Please don't be carnal or judging me when I tell you I pray for souls EVERYDAY and I am sure that is the main reason I see so many come to Christ. You can too.
3. Obey God. Be like Peter who said, "We have toiled all night and caught nothing, nevertheless, At thy word, I will" Lk 5:5 and he caught the biggest catch of his life. "Preach the gospel to EVERY person you possibly can. Good gospel tracts are the best way to plant seed and open the door to share the gospel that I know. If you have a better way PLEASE tell me. Everyone cannot get on TV and preach the gospel. Nor on the radio nor in a pulpit but everyone can graciously offer a tract to the waitress, clerk, salesman or anyone at your door. Just today, I saw again the lady I gave a tract to last week and she got saved reading the tract and receiving the Lord Jesus in her home. She is still bubbling over with the joy of her salvation.
4. Give the gospel, the good news, how Christ died for our sins, paid our debt in full, was buried, rose again and was seen by hundreds of people. PLEASE don't talk to them about church or religion or doctrine, just give the gospel, if they are not interested, just thank them and leave them alone. Just look for the ones God has ready.
5. When you see someone saved, remember "there is more joy in heaven over one being saved than over 99 who are already saved." Someone has been praying for them a long time, they will be rejoicing. It will fill you with more joy than anything else you can ever do. Rejoice and thank the dear Lord. Now do it all over again with the next person you meet. Make sense? By Sumner Wemp |
| Witnessing for Christ
Acts 1:8 Witnessing is a common term which is commonly misunderstood. "Ye shall be witnesses unto me" (Acts 1:8) is the simple statement of Scripture; but, tragically, it is terrifying to many even to think about it. A clear understanding will help Christians witness and enjoy it.
In order to witness one must have experienced something and must be sure of it. One will never be found talking much about salvation until he has experienced it himself and is sure of it. Paul could say, "I know whom I have believed" (II Tim. 1:12). No wonder he spoke of it.
When a witness in court is put on the stand, the lawyer must first establish his character. Often when there is a difference in one's practice and his profession, his mouth is sealed as tight as a tomb. In order to be a witness, a Christian's life must back up his lips. Paul speaks of "holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience" (I Tim. 3:9).
A witness must appear at the right place to tell what he knows. When God says "be ye separate" (II Cor. 6: 17) He is not advocating isolationism. Jesus ate with sinners in order that He might witness to them. Christianity is contagious; but if Christians quarantine themselves, no one will ever catch what they have.
Witnessing is simply telling what one knows and has experienced oneself. It' is not defending the faith nor defining doctrines nor denouncing the sins of the world. God has not called many to be lawyers, but he has called all to be witnesses. The blind man of John 9, now healed, did not know anything about the theology of Jesus; but what a witness he was when he said, "One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see" (v. 25). If Christians had the concept of simply telling about something wonderful that happened to them and how others could have the same, it would take away the fear of witnessing.
"Ye shall be witnesses unto me," said the Saviour. The chorus, "Let's Talk About Jesus," is a good admonition. Present Christ and you will never feel you are being rejected. I used to feel people were rejecting me until I learned this lesson. Witnessing is one poor beggar telling another poor beggar where to find bread.
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