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Friends from Far and Near (and Christmas Gift Ideas)
Last weekend [12/2013], I had the joy of spending time with so many incredible people! We dodged snowstorms to come together from all corners of the country, and God's Spirit made us instant friends as only He can do. Today I bought milk that expires after Christmas, so I guess it's time to get started on my Christmas shopping. May I introduce you to my wonderful friends, and suggest a few items for the folks on your "nice" list? Tricia Goyer & Lisa Troyer Tricia Goyer writes Amish...
Neighborhood Cafe Podcast Episode #15
Do you know the seven areas of culture that influence and shape the way every neighborhood thinks and behaves? Amy Lively of the Neighborhood Café gives us practical, scriptural examples of how the Apostle Paul dealt with each. [audio:/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/152.mp3|titles=15.mp3]
Neighborhood Cafe Podcast Episode #14
Following Jesus doesn’t always turn out like we expect. Listen in as Amy Lively of The Neighborhood Café talks about three pitfalls when we try to follow Him into our neighborhoods. [audio:/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/143.mp3|titles=14.mp3]
Thankful for My Weaknesses
This Thanksgiving, countless blessings will be shared over tables laden with turkeys. Sincere thanks for our families, our jobs, or our homes will be repeated by many grateful lips. You won't find many people thankful for their weaknesses. "I'm thankful for a tough relationship." "I'm thankful for my child's rebellion." "I'm thankful for a big pile of bills I don't know how to pay." Nope, those don't make my list, either. It's hard for me to imitate 2 Corinthians 12:10 - "I take pleasure in my...
Email Problems
It was encouraging to hear from so many people after the Neighborhood Cafe was featured on FamilyLife Today! I have replied to every email message I received, but I have heard that many people had difficulty sending a reply. If you sent me an email message and did not receive a response, I apologize! Would you be so kind as to try again? If messages sent to amy@theneighborhoodcafe.net are returned, please try amylively@columbus.rr.com or send me a direct message at...
