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#14: Moms
God has a soft spot for moms. “He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” Isaiah 40:11 I don't have to look any further than this photo of me and my mother to imagine God tenderly carrying a baby lamb in His arms. Not only did my mom spend countless hours making me this beautiful album, but she and my father gave me a picture-perfect life. Now that I've raised my own...
#15: Share
So. Much. Work. All this work to pray for your neighbors, map your 'hood, learn people's names, serve your community, give cute gifts, call a friend, help someone out, post nice things, eat a meal, offer a bit of praise, play together, write a note, host in your home, and love on moms during the Love Your Neighbor Challenge. It's for a purpose. We're creating natural connections that can lead to spiritual conversations. Are you prepared to share your faith with your neighbor? Here’s how to...
How to Love Your Neighbor Who is Suffering
When Darci caught my attention on Instagram we started chatting. We quickly figured out that we live in the same state, and it only took a few messages before we figured out that she's good friends with one of my good friends. We already knew we both loved Jesus and our neighbors, so I'm just delighted that Darci took the time to share this guest post with us all. When someone well-acquainted with suffering tells us how we can help, we must listen. How to Love Your Neighbor Who is Suffering...
How Loving Your Neighbor Will Grow Your Faith
Jennifer is one of those friends who you feel like you've known for years just a few minutes into your first conversation. Maybe it's the Holy Spirit in her that communes so sweetly with others, or maybe it's her attentiveness that makes you feel like she could sit and chat all day. Don't be fooled by her soft Southern drawl and gentle spirit, Jennifer is a ger-er-done woman who makes things happen. Her passion is spiritual growth, appropriate for her farmland roots, and she painstakingly...
Bible Study Recommendations for a New Neighborhood Cafe
Bible Study Recommendations for a New Neighborhood Cafe "Do you have suggestions on books or studies that work well when a group is first getting established? If the group gels, I figure the group can help decide on the next study, but choosing the first topic is up to me." Julie Hostesses like Julie understand that choosing a topic for your Neighborhood Cafe is different than choosing a topic for your Bible Study at church. Most Bible studies are written by Christians, for Christians, about...
