ARE YOU READY, WILLING AND ABLE TO HELP CHANGE THE CULTURE?<br><br>"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;<br><br>so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers <br>for his harvest."<br>Luke 10:2<br><br>Those words spoken by Jesus nearly 2000 years ago ring even more true today. Christianity is becoming less and less relevant in people's lives. As our nation and our world fall away from the practice of the Christian faith, society continues its slide into a moral abyss. As a Christian, you can be a part of the problem by sitting on the sideline complaining, or you can be part of the solution by helping others to know Christ and building up the Kingdom of God. It's your choice!<br><br>In Magnetic Christianity, you'll learn about the eleven attributes of a Magnetic Christian. These attributes, all clearly found in Scripture, are already part of who you are. God has built them into you. Magnetic Christianity will help you identify and enhance these attributes. As you grow in faith and holiness, people will naturally be attracted to you, and to Christ. You'll learn how to naturally and easily share your faith through the practice of these attributes of a Magnetic Christian:<br>* Positivity<br>* Enthusiasm<br>* Friendliness<br>* Confidence<br>* Humility<br>* Honesty<br>* Kindness<br>* Compassion<br>* Approachability<br>* Generosity<br>* Encouragement
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Gus J.D. Lloyd. Magnetic Christianity: Using Your God-Given Gifts to Build the Kingdom
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
How To Use This Book
MAJOR ATTRIBUTES OF A MAGNETIC PERSONALITY
CHAPTER ONE. POSITIVITY
A Plan for Your Life
Life Lessons
Strength From Above
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER TWO. ENTHUSIASM
Word of Mouth
Believing in Your Product
Warning! Warning!
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER THREE. FRIENDLINESS
Listen Up!
You’re Welcome!
Speaking of…
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER FOUR. CONFIDENCE
Confidence = Fearlessness
FEAR
Affirmations
Visualize This
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER FIVE. HUMILITY
The Humility of Christ
Humility and Love
Learning Humility from a Tax Collector
You Can’t Fake It
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER SIX. HONESTY
It’s What Comes Out That Matters
Why We Lie
“Christian” Lies
Telling the Truth
The Truth is a Person
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER SEVEN. KINDNESS
Motivation
A Matter of the Heart
Kindness and Mercy
Coming Around to Home
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER EIGHT. COMPASSION
All Things Work for Good
The Act of Forgiveness
Compassion in Action
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER NINE. APPROACHABILITY
Jesus in the Mirror
Jesus as our Example
It Ain’t a Popularity Contest
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER TEN. GENEROSITY
It’s All About Trust
It’s a Gift!
Tithing
Time, Talent and Treasure
Jesus as Our Example
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CHAPTER ELEVEN. ENCOURAGEMENT
The Challenge
The Cheer
The Soft Touch
Jesus as Our Example
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
CONCLUSION. GO!!
Follow This Rule
Practice, Practice, Practice
GOAL!!!
Your Life Verse
You Are Sent
Questions for Reflection
Prayer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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A project like writing a book is much like giving birth. Though I have never actually given birth, I have been intimately involved in the process. There is a lot of prayer, hard work, sweat and hand wringing involved. In the end, all you can do is put it in God’s hands.
I start by thanking my bride, Michelle. After thirty-one plus years of marriage, we are still madly in love. Thank you for your patience and insights. I think we make a great team!
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Let me give a quick example: Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa was known the world over. We all know about how she inspired millions of people and built hospitals and orphanages and founded an order of nuns who have helped countless souls. But if you asked Mother Teresa about the great things she had done, I’m certain that none of those things would have crossed her lips. She would probably tell you the greatest things she did were things like holding the hand of a person dying of malnutrition in the street. Or comforting a victim of AIDS. Or reminding someone of how much God loves them. Things that were never noticed by folks with cameras and microphones.
Yes, God has great things in store for you. Let’s always remember to use God’s definition of greatness. Stop comparing yourself to others. Because just like you, the plan that God has for your life is unique. Nobody else’s plan is like yours, and your plan is like nobody else’s.
