Summary: I love doing live call-in radio and television programs. I enjoy speaking with each person. Often, I'm able to pray with them and lead them to faith in Jesus Christ. It's wonderful. But, last time we did a call-in program, the response I received from local pastors surprised me. After listening to a handful of phone conversations, the pastors said, "Dr. Palau, we didn't realize there was so much going on in the lives of the people in our congregation. We see them every week but didn't know so many of them were feeling lost." What about you? What's happening in the lives of those around you? The best way to know what's really going on in people's lives is to get to know them better. Don't settle for a surface relationship. God has put people in your life for a reason. Truly get to know them. Make an effort to be a good friend. You may find sadness and heartache that has been covered up by a smile for years and years. Let's look under the surface and beyond the facade. Let's get to know others and allow them to get to know us as well. As we have more of a genuine friendship with the people in our world, there will be opportunities to tell them of Jesus Christ. Nothing is more important than that.
