I set up a Real Life Stories Book Display on the Counter of my small Discount Store in Valparaiso, called "All Good Things"
Jim Carrier of Hope Porter, Indiana _________________
Please pray for Jim, his Customers, the Real Life Stories Books and every person that picks up a Real Life Stories book.
Ask God to prosper Jim's business as he uses it and the Real Life Stories books to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pray that people will be drawn to the Book Display and ask questions, giving Jim the opportunity to be used of God to speak into their lives. __________________
Tips on using Real Life Stories Books - Tip 2 ....
What do you do when someone askes you....
What are these books about?
The books contain short true Stories about Real People Just like You, that found Hope in dealing with the Storms of Life shown on the front cover of the book, floating around in the water......
Stay away from using wording that may cause people to through up walls, and pull away from accepting the book.
Do not use words like: God Jesus Holy Spirit Testimony Testimonies I want to share with you.. Brother Sister
In the worlds eyes, the words above are all connected to Religion. ___________________
Another question sometimes asked...
Are these books about Religion?
No! These books are about Relationship and Hope......
The people in these books, very transparently, in a very relational way, tell a short true story from their life, bringing encouragement to the readers, concerning the Storms of Life.
The above answer stays away from wording associated with Religion that will push people away from accepting the book. ________________
If a person says...
This book appears to be a part of a series of books, how can I get the rest of the series?
Possible answer:
Yes! It is.
The next time, I come this way, I will drop you off a couple more editions....
I would not drop off a complete set, but a couple editions. Then on another occasion, come in again with a couple of editions...
You can use these times of dropping off books to talk and build relationship.
Another possible answer :
If you would like, I can email you the whole set of Real Life Stories books and you can have them on your computer to read any time you would like.
You can even pass them on to your friends.
Another possibe answer....
You can go to the web site and down load the books.
If you want, get out your phone, I will give you the web site right now....
Using Real Life Stories Books Effectively..... Tips By Baruch "Tips 2"
Building Bridges....
Conversation Starters.....
Conversation starters in when in a check out line ......
One line jokes, work well....
What do you call a bear that has no teeth ? A gummy bear .
What's a cows favorite entertainment ?
Going to the Mooo vies .
Those corny one liners put a smile on peoples faces , and often leads them to share with you some one liners they know .
I often sign the books with this statement . To ... persons name His love changes everything ... He makes all things new . Revelation 21:5
Sometimes I will look at what the people beside me are buying , and comment ....
Those chips are really good ....
Looks like a taco dinner ..
Be creative ...
Today I bought more than usual , I should have had something to eat before I came .
I know why they put all that candy and cookies right here by the check out line , those candy bars just jump into my cart , I just don't know how that happens ?
Just comment sometimes on what you and the other person next to you have in common .
Boy that's my favorite ice cream ...
One smile , can build a bridge to place a book in their hands .
Somone had a dog at the check out line ...
I told them I also had a dog , I put him to work at a construction company . Guess what he's doing there? Hes working on the rooof .... Roof?
Sometime the cornier the joke is the better the response .
If someone has tattoos and it's really good artwork , I will comment on the artwork itself even if I don't agree with what the artwork expresses , I will just focus on the fact that it's really good artwork if it really is . I will say as an artist I really appreciate well done artwork , which is true .
From hairstyles to clothing to hats all of those can be conversation starters .
Love that hairstyle , what a cool shirt ..
Love that outfit , one true compliment can build a bridge .
Have fun be creative , be truth full , be kind .
Be about you fathers business ..
All things to all men that some may be saved .
Laughter does the heart good like medicine ...
Baruh Carrier of Hope Co-author Lighthouse Edition 7 Florida