Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Contagious Christian - Indirect Method

November 13th, 2010
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This method involves taking some element of conversation and utilizes it to turn the conversation to faith

Business
How is your year going?
Financial, OK; family-wise, pretty well; spiritually, going great. Which one are you talking about?

Relocations
Moving to a new neighborhood
Have you found: places to shop, dining out locations, get your car repaired, a good church?

Hobbies and Spare Time
Talk to someone about your hobbies and roles in relating to church
If you work with the sound system, website, children programs, etc - share about that

Nature
Talk about what God may have been thinking when creating plants and animals
Goal is to raise the topic, not to envoke an affirming response - this may spur a discussions

Shared Struggles
Difficulty in a common with someone can be an opportunity to share how God has helped you

Holidays
They are an excellent opportunity to turn conversations toward the spiritual side

• Easter - What do you think happened to Jesus' body?
• Thanksgiving - what we are thankful for
• Independence Day - what kinds of freedom mean the most to them
• Conversations about what holidays their family likes to keep

Key Phrase: Goal is to raise the topic, not to envoke an affirming response - this may spur a discussions