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.
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!
@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
Thanks! I’ll look into it!