Cultivating A Sense Of Community With The Neighbours
Having a good relationship with our neighbours is great for many reasons. Sadly in many neighbourhoods people keep to themselves. Reaching out to the neighbours and making connections is just as easy as inviting them over to a barbecue or having a street party. This opens the door to having spiritual connections and relationships with those that live nearer to you.
In her radio interview on Focus On The Family Amy Lively explains how she was using excuses and had fears that kept her from knowing her neighbours. Finally, after many nudges from God, she sent out invitations for a casual neighbourhood get-together. Find out what happened next as you listen to the broadcast.
Permission attained – Focus On The Family
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