People are going to bug you. Of course, you never bug them, right? :) One of the biggest obstacles that exists in the development of relationships …
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Which Relationships Should You Focus On?
The best way forward, then, is to invest time in relationships with those who seem open and responsive. When you sense that people are responding to …
Where the Community Fun Ends and the Hard Work Begins
Yes, technology and architecture have been major factors in the destruction of the experience of community in our culture. If you so dare to take the …
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It’s Better To Give Than Receive, But Best To Do Both
When a community of reciprocity is created, there are real opportunities to serve and be served. Then a neighborhood becomes less isolated and more …
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Do What You Do and Invite Your Neighbors Too
Last time, I wrote about a brilliant secret tactic that helps to move neighbors from acquaintances to friends - throwing parties. But, parties can't …
Loving Your Neighbor is Risky Business
In order to love your neighbors, of course you've got to get to know them first. But let's be honest. This process can be a bit awkward; especially …
Restructuring Relationships So You Can Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
There are only so many people you can go deep with. A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about how community requires a circle of friends - as …
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The Best Way to Live According to God
When He walked the Earth, our all-knowing God was essentially asked to boil success in life down to one thing. He was asked to just give us one …
Christian Community Requires More Than a Small Group
While many of our institutional churches have made noble attempts at trying to build Christian community, entering into this type of environment …
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Wallet Baptism Marks Christian Community
Many Christians today hold their wallets out of the water (when they are baptized) so that they can continue in their own minds to maintain ownership …