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Prayer is God’s Plan

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
You know, we often say at Evangelism Explosion that witnessing without prayer is presumption. Before we ever start looking for opportunities to share the Gospel, we should be coming before God, asking for His guidance and wisdom. Jesus Himself told us in John 15, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." Elisabeth Elliot said, "Prayer lays hold of God's plan and becomes the link between his will and its accomplishment on earth." And you know what the Bible says is part of God's will for our lives? It's that we would be bold witnesses and share with others what Christ has done for them. So let me challenge you: start praying for your friends and family that you’ll see over the holidays and watch God orchestrate ways you can start spiritual conversations and then share the Gospel with them. For more tips and resources on how you can share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Halloween and the Gospel

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do your Halloween plans this evening involve the Gospel? As believers, we should try to do everything that we can to point people to the Gospel. Last year, my church held a big event on Halloween with more candy than you could count! It was open to the community so there was a huge crowd. The focus, however, was not on candy, though every child left with more than they could eat. The focus was the Gospel. Every child and parent heard a clear Gospel presentation and an invitation to accept Christ as Lord and Savior...all before they got to the candy and to the carnival attractions! And while your event may be different, the message can be the same. Be thinking about how you can share the hope you have tonight. Perhaps it starts with candy and leads to a Gospel conversation or perhaps an opportunity to share your testimony. Whatever it is, let your light shine! For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

That Time of The Year

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
It's that time of the year again! Many events are happening this week in communities across the country. Whether it's a trunk-or-treat, a Fall Festival, a pumpkin patch, or trick-or-treating, I want to encourage you — look for opportunities to share the love of Christ. The Gospel is always needed, no matter the time of year, holiday, or circumstance. We need to be intentional as Christians and share what Jesus has done with those around us. If you're attending a party, seek out meaningful conversations that could lead to sharing how Christ has changed your life and given you eternal security. If you're giving out candy, consider handing out some Gospel tracts, too. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you opportunities to share; and when they come, talk about the hope you've found in Christ. Our world desperately needs it. Not sure where to start? Well, we'd love to help! For more Gospel tips and resources to help you share during this season, visit www.sharelife.today.

Light the Night

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Are you afraid of the dark? Well, during this time of year, there is a lot of emphasis on the spooky and dark side of things. But don't be scared of it! Instead, shine the light of Jesus on the darkness in our world. Now, how do you spread some light? First, we need to know God's Word. Psalm 119:105 says: “Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path...” So don't dwell on the darkness! Walk with your path illuminated by God's Word and take every chance you can to spread His Word to others, especially in times like we’re in right now. Here's a tip: this Halloween, light up someone's night by sharing a Bible verse that God has laid on your heart. Ask them engaging spiritual questions that could lead to a Gospel conversation. If you need help getting started learning how you can be ready to share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

To the Gospel Advantage

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Candy, ghosts, goblins and... the Gospel? How are these things related? Well, they're not, BUT we are coming up on Halloween, and that means we are surrounded by all things black and orange and full of sugar. How should Christians choose to respond to this holiday? It's really a controversial topic and while you should always listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and pay attention to the convictions He places on your heart, every believer ought to be able to agree that we are here to bring the light of Jesus into the darkness. One of the ways you can do that this week is by taking advantage of the holiday. Take advantage of the fact that friends are getting together or your neighbors are out and about more. Use the opportunities you are given this week to bring up the hope you have found in Jesus! If you need help learning how to do that, visit www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

The Openness of America

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
For six decades, we at EE have been training Christians to reach the people in their life with the Gospel. And we’ve seen it transform their walk with God. And last year, through semesters and training events alone, we saw over twenty million people make professions of faith around the world. Now, before you write this off as happening only outside the USA, let me share what we’ve seen here. In 2021, we conducted a study with Lifeway Research that confirmed what we had been seeing. Sixty-six percent of Americans said that they’re open to having a spiritual conversation with a friend, and fifty-one percent said they’re open to having that same conversation with an absolute stranger! And in a recent training last month, we saw ninety percent of the people we approached (who were not already Christians) willing to talk to us—strangers—about spiritual things. Today is the day to share the Gospel here in USA! So let’s do it! Visit www.sharelife.today.

We Are All Lamplighters

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Jesus said that we are the light of the world. So, we need to become lamplighters for Him. I couldn’t put it better than Dr. Kennedy himself, describing a poem from Sir Harry Lauder: “I was sitting in the gloaming, and a man passed my window. It was the old lamplighter, and he pushed his pole into the lamp and lighted it. And then another, and another, and another. And soon, I could not see him at all, but I knew right where he was by the lamps that he lit. Ah, my friends, you’re all lamplighters. I think that’s about as beautiful a picture of the life of a witnessing Christian that I’ve ever heard. And they’ll know where ye’ve been by the lamps you have lit.” For resources to get started, visit www.sharelife.today.

Heal Our Land

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land.” That promise from 2 Chronicles 7:14 still applies to us today. If we turn back to God, God will be faithful to forgive us and heal our land. And the primary way God wants us to come back to Him—I believe!—is through our obedience. He has given us the greatest purpose in Jesus’ final command to us here on earth, called the Great Commission. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations...” And Jesus has given us power as we go, for the Bible tells us that that same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. So, we should not fear. We should not hide. We should proclaim with all of our hearts the greatest news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! For resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Our Victorious God

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How many times in the history of America has God shown up and been faithful? Let’s remember the freezing and starving men that George Washington led from New York, with the large British army at their heels. Both sides thought the Revolution would die with these men. But on Christmas night, Washington led his men across the Delaware River to a surprise attack on Trenton. It took the little ragged army until 3 am to get into position, and they fought through the early morning. After seventeen hours of travel and fighting, Washington was weary. He bowed his head, asking God to deliver them. Until that hour, it looked like all hope was lost, but during his prayer, the messenger relayed that the enemy had surrendered. It is recorded that Washington “raised his eyes, with gleaming thankfulness to Heaven.” He gave God the glory for that victory. So let’s not lose heart. Let’s be a part of the change our nation needs and share the Gospel! Visit www.sharelife.today.

God’s Faithfulness to our Nation

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Perhaps some of us today have weary and somber hearts. It’s possible as we read countless articles and watch the daily news, we sense a darkness in our nation that appears to be overcoming all that is good and right. And I suppose those are fair thoughts and feelings for the days that we find ourselves in. But I do want to pose a question to us all today: How many times have we been here before, and what has God done? You see, to plant ourselves with strength for any storm that we might encounter, we must recall the times God has shown up and made a way for us, so we know that we can trust Him. And God has been faithful to our nation before. And God is moving now. The question is, will we be part of the change? Will we share our faith and see God transform hearts in our communities and our nation? For more on how you can share your faith, visit our website www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.