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 We are starting into the weeks leading up to Easter and this is a good time to have Jesus discussions.  When you get opportunities to talk about Easter with non-believers, here are six ideas to get conversations started.  And they are also pretty good ideas for family conversations.

Easter is what Christmas is all about.  Jesus came into this world to save us.  He did that by dying on the cross.  Baby Jesus grew up to die.  For us.

Raised from the dead.  God raised Jesus from the dead.  He came out of the tomb.  Big deal.  Good news.  That is amazing and astounding.  God has power over death.

Death.  Yes I do talk about death at Easter.  Because there are people doing Easter without parents, or a mate, a friend, or a child.  The fact that God raised Jesus from the dead means he can raise me too.  And that means that our loved ones that believe in Jesus will be raised from the dead.  Us too if we believe.

New beginnings.  Easter is a great time to talk about starting over.  New life in Christ.  Forgiveness.  Purpose.  Joy.

Jesus.  Talk about Jesus.  Don't let the Easter message of life over death get lost in the flowers, baby rabbits, and pretty dresses. 

Starting over.  Re-writing your story.  Changing the ending.  Starting your Jesus journey.  Coming back to your Jesus journey.  Spring and Easter.  A new start. 

Great Sunday to invite people to go to church with you.  

Easter is one of those times where people are perhaps more open to the Jesus message.  Both those who never believed.  Or those who used to believe.

# posted by Steve @ 5:00 AM