Holiday Ready: Small Talk

Scripture(s): 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 3:17, Ephesians 5:4, Mark 12:30-31,
 
 16 Rejoice always. 17 Pray continually. 18 Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
 
 17 Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him.— Colossians 3:17
 
 SMALL TALK IS NOT.

4 Obscene language, silly talk, or vulgar jokes aren't acceptable for believers. Instead, there should be thanksgiving. — Ephesians 5:4
 
 SMALL TALK IS ABOUT LOVING OTHERS
 
 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." — Mark 12:30-31
 
 "LORD, HOW I LOATHE BIG ISSUES!" — C.S. Lewis
 
 Small talk leads to deeper conversations