Category Archives: Loving Your Neighbor

A Motive for the Christ Like Life

In today’s Comments on Quotes article, I won’t be doing much reflection because the quote, from Joe Aldrich’s Lifestyle Evangelism, says so much itself. Here’s what he wrote… “Positionally, the believer stands blameless before God because of Christ’s substitutionary death. … Continue reading

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Set Down the Jackhammer

Hearts that don’t know our Savior may be hardened toward the God we love and the gospel that saved us but that doesn’t mean we should haul out the jackhammers or other destructive tools of communication that can make them cringe … Continue reading

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Ever Plant Anything

In Eastern Washington where I now live, planting seeds is as much a part of life, for many, as breathing.  But what about “watching for those moments where you can plant a seed in a natural sort of conversation”? That’s … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Learn a New Language

This post will likely sound strange, perhaps even heretical, coming from an evangelistic ministry, but hear me out please.  I don’t think evangelism captures the heart of God like love.  There…I’ve said it. I wish it were different because truth … Continue reading

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Ever Green’s – A New PM

“It is an awesome privilege to represent the living God.  And it is a compelling motive, too.”  Michael Green;  One to One Privilege; Motive; a new PM.  There are 175 PM’s according to one source, but we’ve added one more … Continue reading

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New Kid on the Block

Step aside duck and cover.  There’s a new practice in town; stop and talk.  Duck and cover was a phrase, popular in the 1950s, to describe the immediate actions necessary to protect yourself in the event of a nuclear explosion.  Stop … Continue reading

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Practical Principals

In April of 2010, I emailed an online friend, and he replied the next day.  It had been nearly four years since I’d last heard from him, so there was lots of catching up to do.  Since our initial contact, … Continue reading

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Showdown: Love vs. ????

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

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

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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