Emphasis Preaching Journal

"I said 'Yes!' to Jesus Christ," the young man witnessed at the weekly Bible study.

After his surprise announcement, he went on to tell about his struggle to overcome his reluctance to follow Christ. He had been baptized and confirmed and attended church faithfully. But, at social gatherings and at work, he joined in the levity when unsavory jokes were told. And he contributed to the gossip that made the rounds at work, even though he knew it was degrading to his fellow employees.