If you looked down at the threshold of our home you might be very surprised that a previous owner used a yardstick to unite the hallway and the actual entrance into our apartment. This begs the question, “How do we mark our entry from one important reality to another? From pandemic restrictions to long-lost freedoms? From time online to flesh and blood relationships? From doubt to faith in Jesus, the Christ?
We, ourselves, stand on the threshold of our 100th monthly post. Alleluia! Do we mark this achievement by collecting and updating the 20 to 25 most popular posts into a booklet? We need your input to decide. Here is an excerpt from one of these posts and a list of top subjects. Please visit Holy Spirit Calling to add your voice to our decision?
Threshold Conversations
May 29, 2014
The plane has landed. We are unpacked. Our brains are finally in gear. And best of all, is what we learned about sharing faith during the 78th NCCL (National Conference for Catechetical Leadership), especially from Sherry Weddell. She challenged us to engage in open-ended dialogue about life’s BIG questions, or what she calls a “threshold conversation” that can build a “bridge of trust” between two people. Here are some openers for these kinds of conversations: What gives you the strength to do such a good thing? How have you died and risen today? Help me understand what you are thinking! Tell me about the God you don’t believe in. Tell me about your worship experience. Do you suppose God had anything to do with your situation? And in response to “So what!” it may be appropriate to share a ‘so what’ moment of your own.
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