We’ve all been there. We want to share Jesus with others but can’t get the words out of our mouth or make an impact when we do. But there’s no need to stay stuck. With easy-to-digest insights, the Reach Blog will help you share Jesus more freely and in a way that makes people lean in.
John Hopper —As a child, my imagination could run wild. I’d lie in bed conjuring up images of what was hiding in my closet or lurking under the bed. Of course, none of what my mind dreamed up ever proved to be true. But that didn’t matter—I was frozen underneath the sheets. When it...
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Alissa Perry —We often say, “Nothing in life is free”—and if it is, there’s probably a catch. But is that always true? Think about some of the truly priceless things in life: the ability to hear, the joy of music, a sharp mind, or unique talents. How much did you pay for those? Nothing....
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John Hopper —I grew up in the Central Valley of California. That meant, among other things, that I was surrounded by some of the most productive agricultural land in the world. My first school was Figarden Elementary, aptly named because it was literally surrounded by thousands of acres...
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Bill Finley —I stood there at twenty years old, a new Christian, on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by college students living it up on their Spring Break. Take my word for it: the last thing these students were interested in was having a conversation about profound ideas and...
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Don Barkley —“Don, what happens to people of other religions? Do they go to heaven?” “This is such an important question. Thanks for asking it.” “Sure.” “I’ll give you my two cents on it. First of all, the Bible never says that anyone goes to heaven because of the religion that they...
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John Hopper —In my experience, many people believe there is a heaven awaiting them after this life. They assume it’s the good people who get to go there—and they count themselves among the good. That doesn’t mean they think of themselves as perfect, but as far as they’re concerned,...
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Alissa Perry –I recently went fly fishing for the first time. Since I had never done it before and am not particularly outdoorsy, I had no expectations of catching anything. But as the morning warmed up, I found I really enjoyed the process—the quiet, the scenery, the feel of the water...
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Chad Blankenburg – “Jesus Loves You, Everyone Else Thinks You’re a Jerk”This is a bumper sticker found behind a bar in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Actually, it uses more salty language than that, but hey, this is a Christian blog!) Unfortunately, it is an accurate description of how...
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John Hopper – I knew nothing about the sport of rowing until my son joined his college team. He was part of an eight-man crew that often competed against other teams on a course that took less than 15 minutes to complete. His team did not always finish first, but regardless of their...
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Drew Waeckerle – “I do not know any lost people, and I am not sure how to meet any.” That’s what I often hear from fellow followers of Jesus when I encourage them to reach out to those who don’t yet know Him. Of course, not knowing any lost people is an issue if we are to fulfill Jesus’...
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Don Barkley – “Don, I know you are big on Christianity, but aren’t all the religions really the same?"“There certainly are some similarities. For example, all major religions of the world recognize that something isn’t right about our lives. They also provide a way to fix that...
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Johnny Russell – I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I am certainly a creature of habit. I go to the same gas station. I go to the same grocery store. I go to the same restaurants. Boring? Maybe. But part of the reason is that I like getting to know the people at each of these...
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