Share Life Africa

Businessman Harvey Mackay famously wrote, "Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back."

You know, the Word of God tells us the very same thing throughout its many books—that time is precious and should be used wisely. The Author of Time has given us each moment to be used for a purpose. So let me ask you, what are you spending your time on? If you've put your trust in Jesus, one day you’re going to have eternity to spend with Him. But there’s one thing very important that you can't do anymore for His kingdom, and that is to share the Gospel with a person who doesn't yet know Him.

Let's invest our time in someone else's eternity and start sharing our faith today! Don't wait a moment longer.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

You are a full-time missionary...you just may not know it yet! Now you might be thinking, "John, how can you be sure?

I don't feel called to get on a plane to a different country." You may have a career that you are both focused on and enjoy. And you know what, that's wonderful. But my statement doesn't change—you are a full-time missionary! God has placed you in your work environment for a reason. And that purpose is to share the love of Christ with the people around you. Missionaries aren't only those called to foreign places—they are also those who talk to their neighbor a cubicle over about Jesus.

So here's a few tips about sharing with those you work with...firstly, start to pray for your coworkers by name. And entreat God to give you an opportunity to have a spiritual conversation with them. And then get ready—because God will use you mightily!

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

More than a century ago, the great evangelist, DL Moody, was asked when leaving an evangelistic meeting, “How many were saved tonight?”

Moody replied, “Two and a half.” Don’t you wonder what he meant by the half? DL Moody’s friend wondered too, so he said, “You mean two adults and one child!” But Moody wisely replied, “Two children and one adult!” You see, he understood that when children come to Christ, they have their whole lives ahead of them. You know, I often hear people refer to children as the church’s future. But children are also a vibrant part of the church today. And now is the time to teach them the Gospel so they can learn it well from an early age.

And, yes, children can share their faith very effectively. Last year, there were children all around the world who learned to share their faith, and they led two million other children to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Our children are the future. But they’re also our here and now. And the Gospel is for everyone to receive and share. Even children can tell others about Jesus. In fact, in the same way it's important to teach them to read God's Word, and to pray, and to worship; it is our duty to also disciple them in how to share their faith. In Cote D'voire, the EE ministry is passionate in doing just that by any means they can!

They’ve held a Hope For Kids club literally under a tree, where hundreds of children have learned how to share the Gospel. And this club is just one of many around the world that has seen over two million children give their hearts to Jesus just last year. So can children share? Absolutely. And it's our privilege to teach them.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Did you know...children are thirsty for the same Living Water that Jesus offers to all?

They experience the same broken world that we as adults do — and need the hope and love found only in Jesus. By The Hand, a non-profit that operates in Chicago, believes this whole-heartedly — so much so that they wanted to hold a Hope For Kids club for five hundred children this past February. And as they walked through the Gospel each week, they saw eighty-four of those children give their hearts and lives to Jesus. Bethany, a child who received Christ as her Savior during that time, said, "I gave my life to Jesus because He died on the cross for me, He cares for me, and He listens to me when I’m down."

Her relationship with Jesus has changed everything for her. So let's be intentional to share with the children in our community and churches the Gospel, bringing them life, truth, and hope.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Have you ever thought about how many people one child interacts with throughout the course of his or her life?

Children have their whole lives ahead of them. And everywhere they go, they meet people. So, just think, when a child is equipped to share their faith, the Gospel goes everywhere they go. And, have you noticed that children don’t seem to have the same hang-ups talking about Jesus that we adults often have?

They don’t worry about what someone will think. They just want their friend or their mom or dad or grandparent to know Jesus – and so they tell them about Him. And in case you’re wondering if it’s really possible for children to share the Gospel, I can tell you from experience with Hope For Kids, our children's evangelism discipleship program, that children can share the Gospel and, dare I say, sometimes even better than some adults.

So, don’t forget that once children know Jesus, they can share Jesus.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Did you know that children make great missionaries?

And I don’t mean when they’re older. I mean when they’re young. Have you ever noticed how children overflow with excitement as they eagerly share the Good News of Jesus with their family and friends? I hear testimonies from all over the world of adults who come to Christ because of children who’ve learned how to share their faith.

In South Africa, eleven-year-old Ophelia learned how to share her faith and so she’d share with her Mom and Grandmother what she was learning. It wasn’t long before they both received the free-gift of eternal life. And today, all three are active members in the church. Then there’s twelve-year-old Elok. She lives in a Muslim country, but was trained in Hope for Kids and is now sharing the Gospel because, she says, everyone needs the Gospel!

And she’s right. The Gospel is for all ages. Let's join these children in sharing hope with those around us! ________________________

ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Have you ever said something and immediately thought, "why on earth did I say it that way?!" There are plenty of times when we feel like slinking away for saying the wrong thing, but there is good news!

The Word of the Lord does not return void! Now, this doesn’t mean you walk up to everyone you want to reach with the Gospel and hit them over the head with a Bible and saying the wrong thing. Concentrate on the portion of the verse that bears on the discussion at the moment, without assuming the person you’re talking to knows much about the Bible. Stress the positive benefits of the Gospel like the unspeakable joy you have because Heaven is a free gift! Trust that the Holy Spirit will do His work; you just need to be obedient.

Above all, be kind and prayerful when sharing the Gospel so everyone you talk to can see the goodness of God through you.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Now that you know Jesus, you have a purpose! You may have felt like you were floating through life before you came to know the Lord; but now, you can walk with purpose.

The purpose you have, to share the love of God with others, is the perfect solution to a problem so many people face. Folks all over the world are searching for the reason why they’re here. It’s not enough to exist; and as a believer, you know that we were created for more than this life has to offer! Next time you hear someone say they don’t know their purpose, or they don’t feel like they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, share with them how they CAN know.

Only Jesus Christ can bring true purpose, no matter your current walk in life. Share that hope with someone today and pray the Lord will open their eyes to His plan for eternity.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Just Ask. It couldn't hurt. It can certainly be easy to stereotype someone or to assume they already know Jesus or have had the Gospel presented to them. I remember a few years ago when a church started equipping their members to share the Gospel, and a ninety year old man from the church came to faith in Jesus.

Age doesn't matter to the Lord, so don't keep silent about the Gospel just because you think they've already made a decision. A man named Sam set out to witness one evening and found out the young man he was talking to was a local pastor's son, but he didn't let that stop him from asking if he knew that Heaven would be his home. He wasn't sure, and ended up making a profession of faith right there with Sam!

Your family situation and religious background don't determine where you'll spend eternity. It's all about your personal faith in Jesus!

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”