The greatest act of love you can show toward a friend is to help that friend find Jesus. The best way to do that is to share Jesus' story.
Everyone knows someone who needs to know more.
Practice:
Make a list of the people you are praying for and list one intentional way you can connect with them or encourage them this week. Commit to praying for your one on a regular basis.
Books:
"The Reason for God" by Tim Keller
The Importance of Hospitality
QUESTIONS FOR DEEPENING A CONVERSATION:
What's something that's touched you recently that you might credit to God?
What's causing stress in your life these days?
What relationships in your life are under strain?
What's brought you pain recently?
QUESTIONS FOR FOCUSING A CHRIST - CENTERED CONVERSATION
What do you think the purpose of life is?
Do you have any spiritual beliefs?
Did you grow up in church or any kind of religious heritage?
What do you think about the Bible?
What do you know about Jesus?
What's led you to think that way?
