“Let’s be friends,” says the Creator, “and let’s go out together and make some more friends!” Now, doesn’t that sound a little more appealing than: “Let’s go evangelize Africa!” or “We’re going out witnessing on Friday night. Everybody come!”? For one thing, “Go evangelize” sounds more like an activity than a lifestyle. Not to mention …
“I’ve Got A Friend You Should Meet”
Christianity isn’t a guilt-ridden religion; instead it’s the only effective way to get rid of our guilt. Guilting ourselves into sharing our faith––or into any other spiritual practice for that matter––is not sustainable. Shouldn’t our efforts to influence people toward God be more like inviting them into a cool river on a sweltering summer day? …
Undelivered Invitations
When I was a pastor I used to fantasize about being a mail carrier. I figured the pay would be about the same and the pressure exponentially reduced. The weight of mailbags wouldn’t compare with the charge of souls. I knew a couple of the privileged class of postal workers and they seemed so much …
The “Jesus Bus”
Do all roads lead to God? "No,” says William Paul Young, “but God is willing to travel any road to find you.” My friend and I were meeting at the baseball stadium to watch my San Francisco Giants play. Parking costs as much as the ticket, so I decided to take public transportation. From my …
Tour Guides, Matchmakers, and Show-and-Tell
Salespeople scare me. I usually avert my eyes when they’re lurking near. I figure if our eyes don’t meet they can’t guilt me into buying something I don’t need. Car salespeople are the scariest. The “I’m just browsing” response doesn’t seem to persuade them to leave me alone. I’ve noticed people using the same eye-contact-avoidance …
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