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Time-tested words open the door to new friendships in your neighborhood! Choose from two designs and an optional back page, prints 4 per page.

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You’ve got questions. I know, because I’ve had

You’ve got questions. I know, because I’ve had them all myself. Instead of being overwhelmed with fears and excuses, let’s get out there and do it. I’ll be live tomorrow at 11 AM EST to talk about how to start a Neighborhood Cafe Bible study. And we’re not just gonna talk about it, we’re going to do it! I’ll be with you every step of the way.

Let’s get started, your neighbors are waiting.

Content for the direct link. Can’t make it? Register at amylively.com and I’ll send you the recording.

#howtoloveyourneighbor #loveyourneighbor #loveyourneighborchallenge #christianliving #cupofhope #faithinspired #biblestudy

Want to love your neighbor? Then do something so t

Want to love your neighbor? Then do something so that the personal concern Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached about becomes a reality in your life. Here's an idea from my friend Tiffany Edwards, one of the founders of ONE CHURCH, an online discussion group for rich and respectful conversations about racial issues from a Christian perspective.

Tiffany knows it's more than a little bit awkward to start cross-racial conversations in real life. But connecting with people who look different helps reduce prejudice, which is why it’s so important to diversify relationships for the 40% of White Americans and 25% of non-White Americans who are surrounded by friends exclusively of the same race.

She suggests a simple, straightforward conversation as we pray for God to naturally open doors to new relationships. Start like this:

💬“Could we have lunch, or take a walk together? You’re someone I’d love to get to know!”

Yes, it’s that easy. And yes, it’s that hard. And yes, it might feel weird—but you only have to have a clumsy conversation with a new friend one time. Your second and third and thirtieth conversations will be about your new running shoes, where you’re meeting for dinner, and her mother’s doctor appointment.

No matter the melatonin reflected in your mirror, loving your neighbor is still the first step toward racial peace and social justice in every neighborhood.

#loveyourneighborchallenge #faithinspired #encouragement #ChristianLiving #christianlife #howtoloveyourneighbor #loveyourneighbor #MLK #mlk #mlkday

Make 2025 the year you overcome your fears, slay y

Make 2025 the year you overcome your fears, slay your excuses, and find the JOY in obeying Christ’s #2 command to love your neighbor. It doesn’t have to be weird, I promise. Let’s talk about your plan in a live video on 1/21 at 11AM EST. Comment if you want the link, or access to my time-tested, neighbor-approved tips, tools, and techniques!

#howtoloveyourneighbor #christianliving #loveyourneighbor #neighborhoodcafe #faithfulhospitality #hopeinaction #stepoffaith

This. Changes. Everything! Merry Christmas to you

This. Changes. Everything!
Merry Christmas to you and your neighbors!

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