Each Epiphany, Christians all over the world remember the journey of the Magi and the gifts they presented to the infant Jesus. Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar are for us a reminder that hospitality, and the gracious provision for our neighbor, is an act of service we own one another. In fact, many of us chalk…
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Loving Our Neighbors Begins with Prayer
When churches decide to renew or establish a relationship with their neighborhood and neighbors, the tendency is to go immediately to action. We may launch a listening campaign, organize a service project, or host a community event. While these are all good and holy things, I suggest that churches should begin their community connection work…