THE CONVERSATION

          I had an interesting conversation with one of the supervisors in training the other night.  While not a Christian, he has been to several Jesus festivals.  His sole purpose for going was to hear the music.  He says he believes in God.  He also claims to have studied a wide variety of religions and has picked out the parts of each that he likes.  I shared with him that the only thing Christianity has that no other 'religion' has is Christ on the cross.  He seems to think we aren't alone in the universe and that this whole creation has been tried before.  He isn't interested in becoming a Christian due to the hypocrisy that he sees in the church.  I told him people needn't compare themselves to others around them, but rather to God Himself for all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.  If you compare yourself to another sinful person you are bound to find someone who you feel isn't as 'good' as you are.  I explained that Christianity isn't a religion, but rather a personal relationship with God.  I will be praying for this guy that God will soften his heart to the truth of the gospel. rlkeller