Using “Easter” to Start a Conversation
Friend: “So, what are you up to this weekend?”
You: “Oh, I’m heading back home to be with my family for Easter”
Friend: “…oh, cool…I’m going to the beach to hang out with some friends.”
You: …
Friend: …
[cricket cricket]
This ever happen to you? What if you ask this next:
You: “I’m actually really excited to celebrate Easter this weekend. I’m curious, though, what do *you* think about Easter?”
S-Start a conversation.
A-Ask questions about their background, thoughts, and beliefs.
L-LISTEN. ACTIVELY LISTEN. LISTEN SOME MORE. LISTEN TO WHAT THEY’RE SAYING.
T-Tell the story. Your story. Jesus’ story. How Jesus is involved in your story.
S.A.L.T.
One conversation could change your friend’s eternity.