Making a difference

living our faith in tangible ways

Jesus asked the lawyer, “Which of these three, do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”-Luke 10:36-37

When we ask ourselves, “Who is my neighbor?” it can change our posture. It can make us ask questions like: “Am I seeing others?” “Am I being merciful?”
Mercy is the compassionate treatment of others, regardless of their situation. There are no ulterior motives; nothing is expected in return. It’s very freeing to show kindness in this way.

Who do you know who might need a kind word, an encouraging thought, a warm meal, a bag of groceries, or a plate of cookies? Some days, even a phone call or Zoom lunch can do so much to brighten one’s life. Who are you a neighbor to?

January Challenge:

Practice small random acts of kindness this month. A few examples include: tucking a dollar bill and Bible verse in an envelope and leave on store shelves, in public restrooms, gas station pumps, etc; Pay it forward: pay for the person behind you at a drive-through (or in line); write notes of encouragement to friends or family you’ve been out of touch with; type one letter into your contact search bar on your phone and send an encouraging text to the first five names that pop up. Random kindness is fun and addictive! Try it this month.