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Ever notice how people light up when you mention something they love? When you’re first getting to know people, relax your agenda enough to uncover what they’re involved in first. Build bridges instead of walls when you are endeavoring to point people to faith in Christ.

“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak,” the apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:22. “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”
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During your interactions today, rather than gearing up to say your piece, bite your tongue, take a deep breath, ask the Holy Spirit for direction, and ask a thoughtful question or two instead.