ShareLifeAfrica

Make A List

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Often, we have a desire to talk to our neighbors, but we would feel more comfortable if we had a reason or icebreaker. I read an article by Ed Stetzer that talked about his experience when he and his family moved into a new neighborhood.

There was an elderly couple that came up to the door and gave them a 4-page document outlining everything from the best local pizza to the best grocery store. Toward the bottom of the paper, they had the “best church” where they listed their church and an open invitation to join them anytime. The list gave these people a reason to start a conversation with new neighbors that would ultimately lead to a Gospel conversation.

This is an easy way to share your faith with your neighbors. You can follow up with them later to see if they've tried any of the places on your list, and ask for them to join you at church. For more resources, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Your Neighbour As Yourself

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! How are you doing at loving your neighbor as yourself lately? Today, as always, we are to love others as Jesus has commanded us to. Not only do our actions contribute, but so do our thoughts towards our neighbors.

Now, I know that no one can read minds, so you may be thinking, 'why does it matter what I think about someone as long as I am nice?' Well, it matters a lot! Jesus told us to first love the Lord with all our hearts and then, love our neighbor as ourselves. So how are you doing on that? In your thoughts? In your words? In your actions?

If we will consider others better than ourselves, like we're told to do in Philippians chapter two, then we will be well on our way to loving people the way Jesus commanded us to. Show your neighbor that you care about them today -share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them. If you don't know how, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org for resources.

The Good Samaritan

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! "Who is my neighbor?" Do you remember the time an expert of the Jewish Law asked Jesus this question in Luke ten? What was Jesus' response?

Jesus shared a parable about a man who was beaten and left half dead on the side of the road. Both a priest and a Levite passed by and did nothing to help. But a Samaritan man—viewed as an enemy to Israelites—stopped and took care of the hurt Jew. Jesus asked, "Which of these three was a neighbor to the hurt man?" And the expert correctly answered, "The one who had mercy on Him." And guess what?

We are to do likewise. Jesus commands us to have mercy and love even our enemies. And one of the greatest ways we can do this is to share the hope and peace found only in Jesus. When we share the Gospel with others, we are loving our neighbors. For resources to help you learn to share confidently and lovingly, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Respond with Jesus

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Do you ever get nervous about sharing the Gospel? Well by getting prepared with a few simple tips, we can speak the Gospel with confidence!

One of today's tips is to address questions. Even though we may hear difficult questions in a spiritual conversation, we don’t need to fear them. Answer them as quickly as possible, and then return the focus to the Gospel. Nowhere’s the thing...if you don’t know the answer, be honest; let them know you will find out. And remember to always return with an answer if you promise to do so. And after either answering their questions or promising to do so, share the Gospel with them. And be ready to lead them in taking the next step of receiving the free gift of eternal life.

Because the truth is,when you share your faith, people will respond. Explain that what they must do is place their trust in Jesus Christ alone. Now let's put this tip into practice and share our faith! Learn more at sharelifeafrica.org

Instant Communication

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! You know, we are all pretty connected, aren’t we? You can have a conversation with anyone, anywhere in the world through phones, apps, and social media!

Most of us have been given access to communicate with people all over the world in an instant, anytime we want. It’s amazing, if you think about it. What’s even more amazing is that if we know Jesus as our Savior, we have been given access to the God of the universe at absolutely anytime, from anywhere. Don’t you think that’s better than any device or social media platform?

We can truly be connected to the Father because of the access given by faith in Jesus Christ! Do you know someone who needs this access? I’m sure you do. So, pick up that phone or type out that message to begin a Gospel conversation today. If you don’t know where to start, we have resources to help! Visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org