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Welcome to our blog page dedicated to loving your neighbor as yourself! Here you’ll find practical tips and thoughtful insights on cultivating a spirit of love and compassion towards those around us. Explore our articles and be inspired to take action in your own life.
Enjoy Our Articles on Neighboring
The Vision: “The whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole city, one neighborhood at a time.”
“CEO Model” vs. “The Body of Christ”
Recently, I had a conversation with a dear friend of mine who has given his life’s blood to serving in the Church. He has a passion to see the Body...
Let’s Move Towards Being “Home-Centered”
Most people in churches today are so busy at the building with programs and/or meetings that the very thought of doing something in their homes or...
Church: The Tyranny of the “or” and the Genius of the “and”
Most churches today are largely internally focused. They have a high emphasis on programs and small groups that are designed primarily to meet the...
The State of the Church; A Call to Unity
Many of us Christians here in the U.S. have great concerns about the state of our nation, but why is there seemingly no serious alarm or outcry...
Overcoming Fear and Isolation in Our Neighborhoods
We live in a time when fear and distrust generally rule in our cities and neighborhoods. I recently talked with a neighbor who lives near our church...
Being a Loving Neighbor Means Taking Risks
Jesus spent much of his public ministry healing the sick and practicing other supernatural activities. He invites us to carry on his public ministry...
Neighbors and Living the “Abnormal” Life
The greatest threat I have found to my ability to demonstrate love for my neighbors is a very busy schedule. One summer day, I came home from the...
Living in Obedience to Jesus’ Mandate
What would happen if followers of Jesus actually began living in such a manner as to demonstrate the love of God toward their neighbors? What would...
Getting Outside Ourselves And Walking In The Spirit
As a pastor, I have always been passionate about reaching those outside the Church with the love of Jesus. My effort to get those in our church...
A Few Words from Dallas Willard on Neighboring
Lynn Cory pulls from the archives a few words from Dallas Willard on neighboring. Neighborhood Initiative has been raised up in our time by the...
THE CZECH “EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
We found a story after blindly praying for God’s leading. We started talking to churches and Ludmilla’s name came up pretty quickly. We spent two...
Love Your Neighbor With a Turquoise Table
How a turquoise table is helping neighbors connect. Trivia: Kristin was inspired to do this “mission” after watching the story about Ludmila, a...
Pastor Lynn Cory Sharing The Vision At Hope Chapel
Invasion of the Kingdom of God https://youtu.be/V-WihNKy2Q8
Why So Many Dones And Nones?
By Shah Afshar at www.Shahzamfactor.com As I came out of the bookstore, I had one thought in mind, “I wish I was dead!” The thought of death was the...
Prayer Walk Book Marks
Prayer begins at home and in our neighborhoods. Pray for your neighbors by name, considering their physical and spiritual needs, concerns, and health.
Six Couples Meeting Monthly House To House
I love hearing about this "small group." The photo shows five couples, but actually there are six neighborhood couples who meet monthly from house...
What Is The West Coast Neighborhood Collective?
First of all, the Neighborhood Collective is not just another national ministry. Rather, it is, as the name implies, a collection of…
May 19th – West Coast Neighborhood Collective Registration
What if the Church got serious about doing those things that Jesus said matter most: Loving God and loving our neighbor? What would that look like?...
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