However, I’ve also seen that it’s a question that fails to get answered. . . I’ve seen people gripe about the asker not answering it. . .

I like to listen for a person’s spiritual thirst and then ask a question that is fueled by curiosity.

For example, I was recently asked about my church.

I’m curious: “Why did he ask me that? Of all things to ask, why is that on his mind?”

After giving a reasonable answer, I’ll ask him if he’s looking for a church?

That opens the doors to further conversation about why he’s looking for a church, and what difference church makes to finding faith in Christ.

I like to ask, “What is the only man-made thing in heaven?” When they don’t know I put a $5 bill in the table and ask again. Only this time I tell them to call their pastor or ask any one in the room. When they dont answer I tell them they can ask anyone in the room. I have watched waitresses go from table to table and entire restaurants get involveed in religioius discussions.

if you have a similar diagnostic question let me know.

David