Strolling through a large mall I stopped at a kiosk to look at the merchandise and began talking to the salesperson. He had only been in the U.S. for about 3 months, arriving from the Middle East to pursue a degree at a local college. As we were talking about his...
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Fast Food and The Gospel
After church I was meeting my family at a fast food restaurant for a quick lunch. As I pulled in, a young man was sweeping up around the building so I grabbed a few tracts and headed toward him to speak to him. He did not see me but continued sweeping and headed back...
The Power of Compassion
Entering a grocery store, I spotted a gentleman sitting by the window in the front of the store. I stopped and chatted briefly with him and offered to buy him a drink. He accepted, so after I finished shopping I brought him his drink and a few other items to fill his...
Open Doors to the Gospel
I am always amazed at how the Holy Spirit opens doors to great conversations about the gospel. I went to a hardware store to purchase screws and bolts for a project and asked for some help from a young man. Many times I would search for things on my own but I was...
Easter Invitations to Our Church
I was out at the park with a friend handing out Easter invitations to our church. I engaged in a conversation with a young man watching his younger brother and sister. I asked him what Easter meant to him. Of course, bunnies and candy is the popular answer but I...
Basketball Encounter
One of the most interesting experiences I have had occurred at a gym where I was shooting basketball. A young man was on the other end of the court and honestly had the worst shot I have ever seen. He was literally throwing the ball toward the basket with two hands....
Meeting Jesus at the Mall
The Holy Spirit comes through again: After praying for guidance from the Holy Spirit, I went to a large mall in our town on a very busy, crowded weekend. As I walked into the mall, a young man was walking out and yelled across the walk to speak to someone behind me....