Making the Most of Your Hobbies

Impact

Featured in Answers Magazine

People like to gather around common interests, frequently joining civic clubs, community groups, or classes to enjoy each other’s company. Whether fly-fishing, gardening, or showing classic cars, gathering to share common interests offers a great opportunity to share another interest that you want to have in common—the gospel of Christ.

The relationships you develop at clubs often lead to opportunities to discuss eternal things. Yet steering the conversation to eternal things requires that you be “intentional.” Just as Jesus used common tasks and objects from farming to illustrate eternal truths, you can do the same with your area of interest.

For example, as you learn better techniques for pruning a rose bush, it’s natural to discuss the source of all the world’s beauty and variety. You could also use the presence of thorns and weeds to point back to the Fall and the Bible’s historical account about the origin of such bad things.

When learning how to tie flies that match each stage of a mayfly’s development, why not discuss the amazingly complex lifecycle? Ask, “Do you believe the cycle of these amazing creatures came about by chance?”

God gave you your interests for a reason. Sure, it was to love and glorify Him in new and exciting ways. But it is also a way to connect you with others who need to hear the truth. Make the most of your hobbies—to share the good news of the Bible!

Answers Magazine

July – September 2011

Answers magazine is now in its sixth year of publication. To celebrate, we’ve produced a special double-length issue that features “the best of the first five years.” In addition to our regular departments and many new articles, we show all our timeless favorites (making this a truly collectible edition!). This special commemorative issue also makes a great gift item, which you can share with others who need to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped with some of “the best” in modern biblical creationism!

Browse Issue Subscribe

Newsletter

Get the latest answers emailed to you.

Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

Learn more

  • Customer Service 800.778.3390