“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV
Growing up I was always a bit embarrassed when my father would try to spread the good news of the Gospel, and my father wasn’t shy about sharing his faith. I also recall that at least one of our cars had some religious-themed bumper stickers that I wasn’t too excited about.
I see some of that same embarrassment now in my teenage daughter when I start getting “preachy” with her and her friends. But …
