Speaking For Jesus
Before I recognized the call of God on my life, I studied a lot of self-help materials while attempting various business opportunities and sales jobs. One author I gleaned from was Zig Ziglar who died this past Wednesday at the age of 86. Zig was famous for exhorting the importance of having a “check up from the neck up” to get rid of “stinkin’ thinkin’.” Growing up in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Zig had Christian values instilled in him by his mother who made sure the family went to church three times a week. However, Zig didn’t become born again until he was 45 years old. W orldly people advised him not to talk about his faith claiming it would hinder his success as a public speaker. Zig had a clever way of witnessing during his speaking engagements. Ziglar pointed out a key to success in sales is learning how to ask questions. A book that can help one in this area is the Holy Bible. Jesus was the greatest sales and mark...