Why is it important?
When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us. And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!
Our tip for this month is to Find a third place where community naturally gathers and go there regularly! Watch the video with some tips on that!
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Over the last few years it has been hard to use our “neighborhood offices” the little corner coffee shop and the library. But during the last few weeks Jen was able to do that again and it has been a great way to meet new people and also become a part of a community that meets there. If it is neighbors from our hill or families that bring their child to a book reading. It makes such a difference to be visible and be part of the neighborhood. That also goes along with our love your neighbor challenge for this month. Start to look around your neighborhood and find the third place (a third place between work/school and home to meet others) and then connect there with others. You will be blessed and you will also be a blessing!
God bless you
Markus and Jen
This month we are in the book of Lamentations. After Israel was taken into captivity by the Babylonians, there was a big time of mourning and grief. The book of Lamentations expresses what is going on and the feelings through poetic writing. May it speak to you through reading it.
Our story today is about Jeremiah and how he was called from God. Be encouraged by His life!
This time we are meeting another prophet, the prophet Jeremiah. It’s amazing to see how he shared the message God put on his heart no matter what. He followed God 100%. Be inspired by him when you read through his book!!
Why is it important?