Comments on: What Do You Do For A Living? http://randywray.com/2005/09/26/what-do-you-do-for-a-living/ Serving The Purpose of God In This Generation Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: cwinwc http://randywray.com/2005/09/26/what-do-you-do-for-a-living/#comment-590 cwinwc Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:46:00 +0000 http://www.randywray.com/?p=135#comment-590 I recently heard a preacher say, "We need to "confront" people with the Gospel." The first thought that came to my mind when I heard him was how do you "confront" people with "good news?" Isn't "good news" something to be shared with those you love? In other words, people you have relationships with. Sounds like you and the small group are on the right track. May God bless your efforts. I recently heard a preacher say, “We need to “confront” people with the Gospel.” The first thought that came to my mind when I heard him was how do you “confront” people with “good news?”
Isn’t “good news” something to be shared with those you love? In other words, people you have relationships with. Sounds like you and the small group are on the right track. May God bless your efforts.

]]> By: Stoogelover http://randywray.com/2005/09/26/what-do-you-do-for-a-living/#comment-589 Stoogelover Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.randywray.com/?p=135#comment-589 Having gone through the "Jesus team" from several perspectives, the one that sticks in my mind (and somewhat in my throat)was some guy by the name of Stewart who not only had the quick facts approach, but had a paper-trail process for accountability and follow up, one needed an advanced degree in accounting just to do the administrative work! Though I've tried to use the sales team approach, the only people I've ever brought to the Lord have been through relationship. And they've stayed. I'm looking forward to your next blog. Having gone through the “Jesus team” from several perspectives, the one that sticks in my mind (and somewhat in my throat)was some guy by the name of Stewart who not only had the quick facts approach, but had a paper-trail process for accountability and follow up, one needed an advanced degree in accounting just to do the administrative work!
Though I’ve tried to use the sales team approach, the only people I’ve ever brought to the Lord have been through relationship. And they’ve stayed.
I’m looking forward to your next blog.

]]> By: Thurman8er http://randywray.com/2005/09/26/what-do-you-do-for-a-living/#comment-588 Thurman8er Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.randywray.com/?p=135#comment-588 "Going Public" is a terrific series. We worked through it earlier this year to some very positive response. It's the kind of series that has to be reinforced, though, and often. It encourages us to be open with our walk but we must stay open all the time. I think you'll enjoy it. I'm anxious to hear more thoughts as you go along. And I'll be praying for the souls you encounter along the way. Intentionally. “Going Public” is a terrific series. We worked through it earlier this year to some very positive response. It’s the kind of series that has to be reinforced, though, and often. It encourages us to be open with our walk but we must stay open all the time.

I think you’ll enjoy it. I’m anxious to hear more thoughts as you go along. And I’ll be praying for the souls you encounter along the way. Intentionally.

]]> By: meowmix http://randywray.com/2005/09/26/what-do-you-do-for-a-living/#comment-587 meowmix Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.randywray.com/?p=135#comment-587 A few years ago, there were some classes being taught on "friendship evangelism." I thought the precepts were very good, and I believe your stance is very valid. There is an old Southern saying, "you can attract more flies with honey than you can with vinegar." Kindness and caring and quietly letting our lights shine have far more merits than trying to cram the NT down someone's throat. We all sometimes forget that all we are required to do is plant the seed, and God gives the increase. Several years ago, I became aware that I could be somewhat abrasive with topics than I am passionate about, and I kind of thought I heard the Lord telling me to just be quiet and live an example. I will look forward to your further comments on this. A few years ago, there were some classes being taught on “friendship evangelism.” I thought the precepts were very good, and I believe your stance is very valid. There is an old Southern saying, “you can attract more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.” Kindness and caring and quietly letting our lights shine have far more merits than trying to cram the NT down someone’s throat. We all sometimes forget that all we are required to do is plant the seed, and God gives the increase. Several years ago, I became aware that I could be somewhat abrasive with topics than I am passionate about, and I kind of thought I heard the Lord telling me to just be quiet and live an example.

I will look forward to your further comments on this.

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