Here are 20 questions and transitions you can use to turn a conversation to spiritual things:
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People invest time and energy into developing their career, their bodies and relationships, but often neglect the spiritual dimension of their lives. How do you actively pursue spiritual growth?
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Do you think much about spiritual things? (This usually leads to conversation about what "spiritual" means - i.e. religion vs. relationship.)
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How has this experience affected the way you look at God?
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We've never had a chance to talk about your religious background. Where would you say you are in your spiritual pilgrimage?
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I'd like to tell you how I established a personal relationship with God. Tell your personal testimony of how you became a Christian. Keep it to three minutes, using the following outline:
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Before - what characterized my life before I trusted Christ.
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During - how I came to trust Christ.
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After - how I am different now.
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What is your concept of God? Do you view Him positively or negatively?
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Have you ever come to a point in your life where you trusted Jesus Christ as your avior and Lord or do you think that is something you're still moving toward? May I share with you how I came to that point?
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Do you find that faith and spiritual values play a role in your (work) (day) (marriage) (perspective on life)?
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If you could be sure there is a God, would you want to know Him? Or if you could know God personally, would you want to?
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Bring a friend to your church or a Christian event, then ask:
- what did you think of it?
- did it make sense to you?
- have you made the wonderful discovery of knowing God personally?
- you'd like to, wouldn't you?
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Do you go to church? Why or why not?
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I'd hate for you to come to my church and not understand what it's all about. Would you want to get together and discuss our basic beliefs?
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We've been friends for quite some time now and I've never really talked to you about the most important thing in my life. May I take a few moments and do so?
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Is church something that has had an influence in your life? Are you at a point now that you want church to be a bigger part of your life? What prompted this? Would you want to hear our basic beliefs so you'll know if that fits in with what you're looking for?
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How do you think someone becomes a Christian?
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Can I share the thing I've found most important to me as a (dad), (mom), (boss)?
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What do you think about when you go to sleep at night? (If anxiety or guilt robs them of sleep, introduce the peace found in a relationship with Christ).
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Most people in America say they believe in God. What does believing in God mean to you?
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Before I came to know Christ personally, God was a vague concept that I could not relate to or grasp. How would you describe your view of God? Jesus? Is He a reality to you or more of a vague concept?
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If you were to die tonight are you sure you'd go to heaven? Has anyone ever explained how you can know for sure?
TODAY's Thought: Daily Devotional 
