Change happens one conversation at a time

Martha Brangenberg Oct. 27, 2021

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We all want to make a Kingdom impact; we all want to transform the world for Christ. And here's the thing: God has placed you right where you are to do exactly that!

In Chapter 1 of iWork4Him, Ted Hains recounts visiting the Marine Reserves with his friend Doug during his senior year of high school. It was the height of the Korean War, patriotism was running high and both boys were interested in joining up.

However, while visiting the Rock Island Arsenal, Ted decided he wasn't ready for the military and postponed signing up. A few months later, the local Marine Reserves were called up, and before Ted had graduated, Doug died in combat.

Although he is now 87, Ted writes that he still thinks about Doug and wonders who he would have become and what would have happened if they'd talked about the gospel before he passed away.

We placed Ted's story at the beginning of iWork4Him because it embodies our bottom line: none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. Each conversation you have with someone could be the last one and the most important one. So, ask yourself: When you encounter coworkers, neighbors and friends do they encounter you or Jesus?

If you genuinely want to transform the world for Christ, remember that it happens one conversation at a time! Talk about the things of eternal value today. As Ted wrote at the end of Chapter 1, "Let those you work with know that Jesus changed your life. Let them know God loves them, and then see what God does next."

To read Ted's story for yourself, download the first chapter of iWork4Him for free - Click here.

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Martha Brangenberg is a gifted developer and communicator, who has worked alongside her husband, Jim, in various entrepreneurial ventures over their 35+ years of marriage. In 2013, God called them to begin the iWork4Him Talk Show, where they have had the privilege of challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that your workplace is your mission field. In addition, she and Jim have co-authored a series of collaborative books, iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Learn More »

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