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March 20, 2014 by Chris Parker 3 Comments

you've gotta hear this

Recently, I have had more traffic on my blog than usual, gaining more readers. Thank you to all who read. I appreciate comments, but love stories even more. A close college friend recently read my blog on “People are more important than projects.” It triggered a real-time response for him…

Hey dude, thanks for posting that article about people being more important than projects. We all know that but it’s something we need reminders of. I read your article and was reminded how I really don’t know my neighbors, so today when I was leaving for church with a little time to spare to say hi to the high school kids I know from bible study, i saw my neighbor across the street standing looking my way (might have been smoking), and it was kinda awkward because i wanted to just wave hi cause we both saw each other and then get in the car, but your article came to mind and i knew i needed to go say hi and introduce myself. We had maybe a 5 minute conversation before his delivery food arrived, and i went to church. But I finally went for it and he was really friendly and appreciative that I came over.

And then…

When I got home from church he was out again so I waved hi, and walked down the drive way to say hi. He thanked me again for earlier that evening and invited me in for a beer, so I said “uh… sure”. We spend then next 2 hours talking and I learned a lot about him, and found out he goes to my church to one of the services I don’t go to. He really enjoys the church, but I don’t know how sound he is on believing some critical doctrine. We talked a little about religion, but I didn’t want to press things since it was the first time we’ve ever really talked. But I hope to have more conversations and hopefully be a good christlike representation. Thanks again!

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing, what an encouragement. This is the fuel that keeps me writing.

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  1. mberry1287 says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Your article on taking time with people was very impacting. My wife and I just moved to a new neighborhood and we haven’t take the time to meet our neighbors. We know a few, but most we don’t. Definitely will be reminded of this next time I see them out and about. Thanks!

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    • lifeofayouthpastor says

      March 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM

      @mberry1287 I recommend “The Art of Neighboring” This was a foundational tool for my wife and I when we moved into our new home.
      http://www.amazon.com/dp/080101459X/?tag=lifeofayouthp-20

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      • mberry1287 says

        March 21, 2014 at 11:55 AM

        Thanks! I’ll look into it!

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