Guest Post by Heather Owen A friend of a friend who became a friend of my own, Heather shares a love for her neighbor with a humble (and hilarious) heart. She's super smart yet approachable, a rare combination of wisdom and kindness you'd love to live next door to yourself... especially if her famous mermaid cupcakes are involved.    How to Love Your Neighbor When You're A Perfectionist Guest Post by Heather Owen I’ve heard so many women say, “I don’t have the gift of hospitality.” That...

This is the third in a three part series that uses 1 Peter 3:15 to answer the question, "HOW do I love my neighbor without being weird?" Follow on the blog, Instagram and Facebook.BUT… did you notice that 1 Peter 3:15 begins in the middle of a sentence? The first word BUT links this verse to what comes before it, so let’s back up— Peter wrote these words to the church at a time when you could be seriously harmed—even killed—for being zealous for good, for God. Christians were forced into...

This is the second in a three part series that uses 1 Peter 3:15 to answer the question, "HOW do I love my neighbor without being weird?" Follow on the blog, Instagram and Facebook.What fills our heart will overflow. The people living around us sincerely hope we’re filled with hope in God and not anger, hatred, or pride. This is why we honor Christ as Lord FIRST and FOREMOST. The time I spend reading my Bible, or praising God at the top of my lungs, or praying flat on my face—these are...

This is the first in a three part series that uses 1 Peter 3:15 to answer the question, "HOW do I love my neighbor without being weird?" Follow on the blog, Instagram and Facebook.I’ll never forget the day I happened to look out the window as I was reading one of those Bible passages about loving our neighbor. Whew! I was glad I had that covered! I was in love with Jesus and working hard for the church. My husband and I were attending ministry school. We even supported a child in Africa whose...

Guest Post by Julie Gill Julie and I met in 2016 when she invited me to speak at her church on Long Island at a beautiful women's outreach event. While many event coordinators are concerned with scones and tea, Julie only cared about one thing: discipleship. Fast forward five years, and Julie is still focused on helping women lead an intentional life of faith.  Julie is a Time Management Coach who's sharing three steps to help us find the time to love our neighbor. Bonus: she also offers a...