Motorbikes and Jesus: How we can engage in cringe-free conversations this Christmas
As we enter the festive season, we may be faced with opportunities to talk about Jesus and the Christian story. Mark Roques looks at how we can approach these conversations
Consider two conversations about motorbikes on the streets of Leeds.
Less fruitful conversation:
“My name is George. I love my Honda Goldwing motorbike. What would Jesus say about that?”
“Talking about motorbikes is worldly. Can I tell you about Jesus?”
“No thanks. I’m going for a ride on my Honda.”
More fruitful conversation:
“My name is George. I love my Honda Goldwing motorbike. What would Jesus say about that?”… (Register to read the whole article)
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