"Are You a Good Person?"

Yesterday I gave out my first "Are You a Good Person" tract.  It's actually a little comic book which goes into more detail about God's Law, our sin and salvation.  I also put my name and phone number on there, if they want to call & talk about it.  I gave bills to some people at a bus stop, and one of them engaged for a short conversation.  He said he thought he was a good person, so I gave him the tract - I didn't have much time to talk.  Praise God!  I pray that he reads & repents & trusts in Jesus alone for salvation!

Praise God!

Here's a link to the tract on "Living Waters", if you want to see it ... "Are You a Good Person"

How to Get People to Take a Tract

If I meet someone, like when walking the dog, sitting on an airplane, etc., I like to say "I like to give one of these to people I meet."  About 99 times out of 100, they take it.  They might ask "What is it", and I just say "It's a million dollar bill", and they take it.

If I haven't even talked to a person, or just come up on them, I might say "Have you seen one of these?".  Almost always, they take it!

I also make it a point now to tell them what it is.  Either "It's a Gospel Tract and has a great message", or "It has the million dollar question", or something like that.

It's a wonderful blessing in my life to be able to share the glorious gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ EVERY DAY!

Praise be to the Lord!

It's a Blessing to be Blessed

What a blessing it is to be blessed by people.  This past week two separate total strangers, whom I gave million dollar bills to, were believers and said "God Bless You".  One was a man in a parking lot needing directions, and another was a flight attendant.  How neat to come across a fellow believer and have them say "God Bless You".  Thank you, Lord!

Three Guidelines for Witnessing to Remember Every Day

1. Never leave the house without tracts!  In fact, always have them available even in the house, so you can give to anyone who comes to the door!
2. Be friendly!  If I am friendly, 99 people out of 100 are friendly back, and it is very easy to transition to "Have you seen one of these? ..."
3. Ask questions - don't be afraid!
1. Will you go to heaven when you die?
2. Why do you think that?
3. What is your status with God?

Jury Service - GREAT Opportunities!

Today I had jury service.  I knew this would afford opportunity for discussions with people just waiting around, so I was scared.  I asked the Lord to guide me and make it clear.  WOW, He sure did!

I gave a million to the cafe cashier and said "It has the million dollar question on the back - will you go to heaven when you die?".  Her face changed to very serious and she looked at me and said "Do we?"  I said - "Read what it says."  Didn't have any more opportunity to talk, because she had customers coming, but maybe she'll consider it.

I was outside the jury room in the hall and noticed a very scared looking young lady.  It turned out to be a 19 year old girl and this was her first time and she had no idea what was going on and what she was to do.  So I befriended her and gave her some education about the court & jury system.  She asked if she could tag along with me.  So we sat down and I explained a little more and gave her a bill also.  She was very interested in what it had to say.  Her name is Amber - pray for her.

Amber and I "happened" to sit next to a lady named Tanya.  She noticed I knew what I was talking about and asked if I could help her with the jury thing too.  I explained a little, then gave her a bill & told her what it was.  This was VERY exciting, because she said someone gave her a "Christian Message" at the doctor's office also, and she was interested.  I think the Lord is after her!  About that point, they called up both our groups and said we were to be dismissed.  So no more discussion.  But I gave Tanya a Sunday School Department business card, and hopefully she will come or call with questions.

The moral of the story - just be ready, and the Lord will certainly use you!!

Good Week

Good week, nothing earth-shattering.  Gave out lots of MDBs on a 2-day trip to San Jose.  It's interesting that most people keep it & say thank you and that they will read it.  I pray they do, most do not know the Lord.

Back on Track

Back on track after several days of being sick.  That's no fun.

Yesterday gave out 4 bills - one each to the guy who came to work to fix our fax machine, my dentist, the receptionist at the dentist, and left one at the gas station - haha!

Today I gave out 18 bills.  It was on a flight up to San Jose, clients, mailman, hotel clerk, convenience store clerks & customers.

I need to get better at engaging for conversations.  I get scared.  A few times I had opportunities but didn't pursue.  I believe I'm not praying & trusting the Lord enough.  I NEED to do that!

Thank God for the opportunity to throw seeds around!  Help me learn to fertilize & cultivate and even prune a bit more!

Thank you, Jesus!