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Mary Ellen’s Story
I was just doing searches on some way to have a neighborhood tea or coffee to get to know the women in our little circle or cul-de-sac. I've lived here almost two years and have waved, run over to their houses when they've been outside with their dogs, introduced myself and, I guess forced myself...
Tracy’s Story
We moved into our home about four years ago. I have met all of my surrounding neighbors. I know them by name, but we only wave or say hello in passing. God has been cultivating several experiences in my life during the past several months leading up to this. I feel He is asking me to reach out in...
Do you live in one of America’s Best Places?
Where I live is the best place to take a hike, ride a bike, attend a county fair, or eat a pizza. That's my opinion, anyway - and you know what they say about opinions, don't you? People much smarter than me have actually compiled census data, crime reports, labor statistics and consumer...
The Pathway to Neighboring
During a winter that brought feet of snow to Northwest Connecticut, there were hip-deep drifts between our next door neighbors and us. Even now, with fresh snow falling, the slog to get from our porch to theirs is real and tangible. The space between us is physically insurmountable. Winter snow...
Having a bad day? Don’t respond badly.
It was a bad day. In fact, it was a bad week. Each day brought it's own little unpleasant surprise. A car wreck got the week off to a particularly bad start. No one was seriously hurt, thank God, and that's all that matters - but a .005 second mistake by a distracted driver has perhaps totaled my...
Anna’s Story
I want to let you know about last night: Three ladies came! I am learning to trust that God is the only one in control here! The study is awesome and I am blown away by what God is revealing to me personally. I did follow up as you encouraged me to do with personal notes to the twelve women I met...
