Try This: Surprise Employees of Local Businesses With Gifts of Gratitude

Surprise employees of local businesses with a small gift such as a basket of candy. Attach a note that says, “We appreciate how you serve the community with your business, and we wanted to share God’s love in a practical way.”

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Why the Ideal Church Size Debate Is Unhelpful

Church size alone is not an indication of health or unhealth.

Leading With Kindness

Kindness isn’t weakness, it’s the expression of strength from someone who has something to offer. Kindness is not automatic, it’s a gift that you must choose to give.

Evangelism and the Privatization of Faith

Make friends, in your own way, and avoid isolating yourself—be open to show and share the love of God.