It’s summer and we all want to enjoy the long, hazy, crazy days of summer. But how should a Christian spend vacation??? Whether it’s a long get-away to a far-off destination, or a stay-cation enjoying hometown attractions, we should always be ready to tell others about the love of Jesus and His gift of saving grace.
As you can tell by now, this is not our regular “Got Questions?” article. That’s because….we’re on VACATION. Thanks for letting us take a break. We are at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Training Center, The Cove, for a seminar with evangelist and apologist Alex McFarland (www.alexmcfarland.com). The Cove is a beautiful retreat for spiritual growth and rest (www.thecove.org).
So today, this is simply a reminder to all of us to testify to the love of Jesus and to share the gospel with our words, both spoken and unspoken, whether it’s a day of work or vacation. We’re sharing a couple videos we’ve produced for our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/reasonsforhopejesus/) to inspire and motivate your evangelistic effort to help build the Kingdom of God.
We hope you enjoy your summer vacation.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, leave your footprint.
Tell people about the love of Jesus.
There are lost people all around.
Tell them about Jesus!
OR, leave a tract that tells them “Jesus Loves You!”
In addition to lost people, there are also Christians who need to hear the gospel. Many have been taken captive by the busyness of daily life and the pleasures of the world. Remind them of their Hope. Help them to remember the riches they have in Christ Jesus. We all need our brothers and sisters in Christ to help us stay focused in a world that is moving faster and faster with each passing day.
Make your vacation God-honoring as well as relaxing and rejuvenating.
Return home knowing that your time off was
from work and the routines of daily life,
not from knowing, loving, and sharing Jesus.
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In Case You Missed It:
Top Ten "Got Questions" in 2024
- The Meaning of NUMBERS in the Bible?
- Was Jesus CRUCIFIED on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?
- How are the Shepherd’s ROD and STAFF Different?
- The Meaning of COLORS in the Bible?
- How long did JOB SUFFER?
- How was Jesus Like a Worm? What’s the CRIMSON (OR SCARLET) WORM in Psalm 22?
- Jesus’ Last Days TIMELINE: the Cross and the Resurrection
- What are the FOUR Different PRESENTATIONS of Jesus in the Gospels?
- Did The Wise Men Arrive 12 DAYS AFTER JESUS’ BIRTH? Or Was It Much Later?
- What is the Significance of the Wise Men's THREE GIFTS? And were they kings?
2024's Top Ten "Words of Wisdom from the Cloud of Witnesses"
There is much to be learned from those who have gone before us in the faith. Check out our Cloud of Witnesses category that features the words of departed saints who are now with the Lord in glory. Their words equip and encourage us even to this day. Take a few minutes to hear...
- ONLY ONE LIFE, Twill Soon Be Past – by C.T. Studd (1860 – 1931)
- THE COMING PRINCE, by Sir Robert Anderson, 1894
- What's the Story Behind "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood by William Cowper
- "Immanuel" -- A Poem by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
- Prayers from Billy Graham
- “The Love of God is Greater Far” by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)
- Who Was Robert Robinson? What’s the Story Behind “Come Thou Fount”
- 24 Reasons Why I Love America, by John Wayne (1907-1979)
- The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)
- 40 Quotes from Frederick Buechner (1926-2022)
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2024's TOP TEN Videos from Reasons for Hope* Jesus
- Memorial Day BAGPIPES TRIBUTE: Amazing Grace
- RISE AND SHINE and Give God the Glory, Glory!
- WERE YOU THERE When They Crucified My Lord?
- PAUL HARVEY: THE BIRDCAGE
- Hark! the Herald Angels Sing -- CHARLIE BROWN Christmas
- JOHN WAYNE ~ WHY I LOVE AMERICA
- Not by Might, Not by Power, But BY MY SPIRIT says the Lord (Zechariah 4:6)
- PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN: A SOLDIER'S PLEDGE
- Jimmy Stewart - Nativity Scene Prayer: Mr. Krueger's Christmas
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, performed by Casting Crowns
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