I (and other people) who have spoken in Church will often say they are preaching a message which they first preached to themselves.
The same can can be said of writers. I find that I have been challenged by this study. This topical study is based on the idea that just like a person has to commit to doing specific exercises to have a strong core, it is important to understand there are corresponding exercises in our spiritual lives in order to develop a strong spiritual core.
I chose the topics with the thought that these are basic to developing and growing our faith. In describing my project, I said it was based on the things I wish I had been taught when I was a younger Christian.
I though that, being the "mature" Christian that I am - and I will never tell you just how mature that is, I had a good handle on these basics.
Boy, was I wrong!
The following is an excerpt from the lesson on witnessing.
If given a choice, I think most Christians would rather have
a root canal done without an anesthetic than speak to other people about their
faith.
This is one of those topics for which there has been much
discussion, books written and internet sources that we are inundated with ways
to share our faith without actually talking to people. I remember as a shy teen
in high school inconspicuously dropping Chick Tracks in the library, cafeteria,
and stairwells; convincing myself that I was witnessing.
I am much older now (not going to tell you how much older…)
and I still struggle a lot with sharing my faith with others. Some people are
naturals when it comes to witnessing. Others, like myself find it difficult and
often remain silent.
I tend to forget at times the Bible is described as a mirror, held up so I can not only see my strengths but also my weaknesses.
