Our church doesn't do any marketing, doesn't have a building or a sign that signifies its existence and doesn't have a formal name. Since that's …
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You’re Not the Head of Your Neighborhood
Attempting to love your neighbor as yourself can be discouraging. There are times when you can feel alone in your endeavors. You might feel like …
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 …
It’s Not Your Job to Sell Christ to Your Neighbors
We don't love our neighbors to convert them; we love our neighbors because we are converted. -The Art of Neighboring If you love your neighbor for …
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 …
Moving Neighbors From Acquaintances to Friends
In my last couple of posts, I wrote about getting past the initial awkwardness of initiating relationships with your neighbors so that you can fulfill …
Creating Natural Opportunities for Neighborhood Interaction
In my last post, I talked about how loving your neighbor can involve some awkward feelings; especially in the initiation phases of your relationship …
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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 …
The Crossroads of Building Close-Knit Community
Some people believe they have enough relationships. Some people wish they had more. But, no matter where you fall on the spectrum, the …
How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?
My current book selection - The Art of Neighboring - gives us a small, but very eye-opening exercise through which we can self-evaluate how we're …