Update

For those wondering how the new approach went today, here is an update:

Colin and I ventured out and within one minute we encountered a local artist who specializes in constructing wire figurines. His name is Ray, but he goes by the name Indica. He is a very creative, and spiritually driven man. He has a son in Oakland, CA and formerly worked in the Navy and in the granite/marble industry. He was very engaging and had many thoughts on religion/spirituality. We talked for two hours over some cold drinks in the park, and the conversation was a delightful one. We got to know each other in a fairly quick amount of time. We shared life stories and experiences. Indica's thoughts on spirituality were very interesting but jumbled at first. Colin and I raised questions for him to think about and when appropriate, we guided the conversation along biblical lines. By the end of the two-hour long conversation, Indica was able to speak with much more clarity about Jesus and the Gospel. He even wants to come to Harvest with us this Sunday! So we exchanged phone numbers, and left each other as friends. Indica needs discipleship, and a place to raise questions. He also has his own convictions, as well as some questionable beliefs about God and man. But with time, his beliefs can take shape and flourish into something more solidly biblical. All in all, God did more than we could have ever asked or imagined! Please continue praying, and please hold Indica in your prayers as well.