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Neighbors by the Numbers
One of the reasons we hesitate to meet our neighbors is the big unknown. What are they like? Will they like me? Will they be friends or foes? Your neighbors’ homes are about the same size, value and style as yours—but the conversations inside those homes may be very...
Cafes Around the Country
Does it seem impossible to get to know your neighbors? It's not! These women have knocked on their neighbors' doors... and lived to tell about it! Their testimony gives us confidence that our neighbors really do crave authentic friendships and real relationships. Deb...
How to Love Your Neighbor this Christmas
“Instead of being a time of unusual behavior, Christmas is perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments without feeling self-conscious and, perhaps, foolish. Christmas, in short, is about the only...
How to Write A Book and Do A Triathlon at the Same Time
Earlier this year, when New Year’s resolve was still fresh, I briefly considered doing a sprint triathlon. I looked at training schedules for the half-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. I vaguely mentioned it to my Ironman husband—um, yeah… he’s done a...
Deeper Still… and another giveaway!
Spend some time with Lisa Meiners, and you'll want to go "Deeper Still" in your faith and friendships. In this guest post, Lisa shares how God gave her a do over in her neighborhood - and she's also sharing a generous gift with you. Leave a comment or tag The...
Red Hot Faith… and a giveaway!
Being introduced to Cindy Bultema added some sparkle to my life. Now it's my turn to introduce her to you, and what better way than a free giveaway and guest post! Leave a comment or tag The Neighborhood Cafe when you share this post, and you could win a leader's...






