One of the reasons we hesitate to meet our neighbors is the big unknown. What are they like? Will they like me? Will they be friends or foes? Your neighbors’ homes are about the same size, value and style as yours—but the conversations inside those homes may be very...
Does it seem impossible to get to know your neighbors? It’s not! These women have knocked on their neighbors’ doors… and lived to tell about it! Their testimony gives us confidence that our neighbors really do crave authentic friendships and real...
“Instead of being a time of unusual behavior, Christmas is perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments without feeling self-conscious and, perhaps, foolish. Christmas, in short, is about the only...
Earlier this year, when New Year’s resolve was still fresh, I briefly considered doing a sprint triathlon. I looked at training schedules for the half-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. I vaguely mentioned it to my Ironman husband—um, yeah… he’s done a...
Spend some time with Lisa Meiners, and you’ll want to go “Deeper Still” in your faith and friendships. In this guest post, Lisa shares how God gave her a do over in her neighborhood – and she’s also sharing a generous gift with you. Leave...
