This article was originally published in the February 2, 2011 “Tip of the Week” newsletter from womensministry.net, a publication of Jennifer Rothschild Ministries. I pondered a recent survey question on a Christian website: “Do you work in ministry?” Why, yes, I do –...
How to Love Your Neighbor
3 Pitfalls to Following Jesus – #1
As you follow Jesus into your neighborhood, He explained three things that might trip you up along the way: 1. Preconceived notions about your future. As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes...
Welcome WomensMinistry.net Readers
If you stopped by the Neighborhood Cafe after receiving the “Tip of the Week” newsletter from womensministry.net, then welcome! I hope today's article, "God of this City," gets you fired up to do something exciting in your community. My relationship with Karen True,...
God of this City
This article was originally published in the January 19, 2011 “Tip of the Week” newsletter from womensministry.net, a publication of Jennifer Rothschild Ministries. This week in my beloved little city, we buried a veteran and father of two young children who took his...
Neighborhood Cafe on Living Inspired Radio
Geez, I was as nervous as my dog during a thunderstorm when Tricia Goyer called me for a radio interview on her show, "Living Inspired." Despite technical difficulties at the beginning of the show, you can listen to our conversation HERE. As for the nerves, they...
Listen Live to the Neighborhood Cafe!
Tune in today at 4:00 pm Eastern, 3:00 pm Central for a live interview with Amy Lively about The Neighborhood Cafe on "Living Inspired Radio" with Tricia Goyer! Learn how you can share "Coffee, Conversation & Christ" with your neighbors in your home, and enter to...
Feast of Tabernacles
Enjoy this video from Jewish Rabbi Dan Roth about the meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles, which is called Sukkot: Sukkot-The Ultimate Shelter-SP from Dan Roth on Vimeo.
Laundry Day
Can I tell you how much I dread doing laundry? Last week I had to wash one load three times because it got musty sitting in the washer. Three times! Oh, I know how to do laundry. I have the tools to do laundry. So, why don’t I do laundry? Frankly, there are other things I’d rather be doing, like… well, anything!
There is one time when I feel compelled to do laundry. It’s when I’m putting off something I dread even more. Like cleaning the garage. Or exercising. Or inviting my neighbors to my Neighborhood Cafe Bible study…
Rave On
There’s a grocery store in my town I just love. I am a true fan—I “liked” them on Facebook and joined their email list. I’ve even taken girlfriends on field trips to learn about the shopping cart system and self-bagging. It’s easy for me to rave on about my fave little grocery store. So, why is it so hard for me to talk about Jesus? Why can I say, “God bless you,” to a stranger, but can’t…
Who’s There?
Whew! I’m halfway done delivering invitations for my Open House to my neighbors. Note to self: take dog treats next time! I met a dozen dogs of all shapes and sizes. I also met the pastor of a local church on her way to deliver meals, and the owner of a local bar enjoying a beer on her front porch. I met women…
