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Hope Still Lives Here

DAY 3 OF 5

Share your story

Whether you’re a new Christian or a seasoned Bible scholar, your personal testimony of how you became a Christian is one of the most impacting ways to share your faith.

A testimony explains a certain part of your life. It is not your whole life   story. A testimony should explain what your life was like before you became a Christian, how and why you became a Christian and how your  life has changed since becoming a Christian.

Everyone loves a good story, and there aren’t many better stories than God coming through in a situation. Think back to the time you became a Christian, or a time when God answered your prayers, showed you He is real or did something miraculous. These are stories worth sharing! These stories have the ability to create “I want that!” desires in the hearts of those we are sharing with. People may find fault with elements of your theology, but they can’t argue with your experience.

Here are a few tips for when you do share... 

1 - Focus on what God has done and can do, not what He hasn't done. 
2 - Avoid Christianese words. Keep it simple and normal.  
3 - Be aware of the signals they are sending that indicate their interest, or disinterest. 

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Hope Still Lives Here

It can be easy to feel that your faith has little or no bearing on the people around you. How can you effectively share the hope you have? This plan gives practical steps for what it means to live a life on mission.

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