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How to Have Hope at Christmas
We’ve heard the Christmas story a million times, but if we read it with fresh eyes and soft hearts we just might find ourselves in this magical tale. It begins in Israel: When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They had no children...
5 Ways to Love Your Neighbor at Christmas
Tis the season to be jolly! Fa la la la la, la la la la! Or is it the season to be busy? Overwhelmed? Overcommitted? Is it the season for celebrating “God with us,” or complaining about others with us in line at the grocery store and the post office? Planning luncheons and brunches and fancy Christmas extravaganzas takes a lot out of a gal, even with a team of elves to help. Christmas is hard because we make it hard. There are 23 days until Christmas. In 24 days, those too-big,...
How to Love Your Neighbor at Christmas for Introverts
Celebrate the season in your own special way! Whether you're extroverted or introverted, a party animal or party pooper, God has intentionally placed you in your neighborhood to reach your neighbors in your unique way. As long as you are obedient and intentional, the method you use doesn't matter. Check out these tips for celebrating the Christmas story for God's Glory - which is the true meaning of the season, isn't it?Hosting an Open House doesn't have to take weeks of planning and...
PODCAST “Engaging Your Neighbor: Proximity, Hospitality, and Love”
Have you ever suffered from spiritual nimbyism? It attacks when we fear losing everything we know and love - so we protest, "Not In My Backyard (NIMBY)!" Since Jesus placed neighbors in close proximity and commanded cheerful hospitality, we need to figure out what it looks like to love them well right in our backyard, front yard, and living room. Join me at The Lean-In Podcast with my new Canadian friend Russ Mitchell as we talk about opening our hearts and homes to our neighbors... or...
How to Love Your Neighbor at Work
Guest Post by Peggy Bodde God doesn't divide our days into "sacred" and "secular" blocks of time. In His Kingdom, everything is spiritual. Every moment is an opportunity to show others the love of Christ, in your neighborhood or at your workplace. My dear friend Peggy Bodde is a business leader and coach, a writer and speaker and all-around encourager. We met through work, believe it or not. I counted at least 22 practical tips in her guest post to help you love your neighbor at work this...
