As each new JCPenney catalog arrived, I’d flip through the nursery bedding section to dog-ear the pages showing bears and balloons. Those were my favorites. Even though the designs I chose would change occasionally, my physical state didn’t.

Are you a natural conversation starter? I’m not. I’m especially hesitant to begin a conversation about my Christian faith with people I don’t know or just met. Many Christians have a hard time sharing their faith, so I know I’m not alone. Most people won’t actively flee town to keep from speaking about Jesus as the prophet Jonah did, but avoiding opportunities or remaining silent when given an opportunity is far too common.