Kindness Now
How About A Summer Outreach Lab
If you haven’t taken a stab at Kindness Outreach, the summer is the perfect time for doing a “Lab” – that is, to do some experimenting to learn a few lessons about how to build a heart connection with the those in your community. Any season has its advantages for connecting with people, but the…
Read More#10.5- Hold the Door
#10.5- Hold the door for others – elevator, door front. Do this even if you’re in a hurry. It’ll calm you down and will soothe your soul going into the next appointment. Basic outreach etiquette: Tell them why you are doing this. “We are just a bunch of Christians out doing community service projects…
Read MoreOprah: A Catalyst For Kindness?
Have you noticed that on every cover of Oprah’s magazine she is smiling? Think about what you want, but I believe her smile is sincere. She does nothing for financial gain—that point in her life passed long ago. For Oprah, it’s about spiritual meaning. Measuring America’s Spiritual Hunger If spiritual health is measured according to…
Read More#9 and #10- Being a Blessing
#9- Spring seeds for flowers and veggies. If you purchase these in bulk you can get them for cheap! We recently purchased 500 seeds for under $20 including shipping from Asia. A couple of those wrapped inside a small ziplock bag will do the trick. #10-Ten second prayer of blessing. Sometimes it difficult if not…
Read More#8-$1 Carwash in Reverse
$1 Carwash in Reverse Professional looking, clear signs are a key part of steering traffic into your outreach carwash. “$1 Carwash!” To spice things up have a few of the washing crew dressed up in goofy ways. One guy has a barrel costume. He’s wearing shorts but no shirt so it looks like that’s all…
Read More#6 and #7- Practical and Simple
#6-Return garbage cans from the curb. Maybe your street requires you to take the containers to the curb. Get up before others and scoot the trash containers closer to the neighbors reach. They’ll figure out it was you after a time or two of hauling the cans. “Why am I doing this? I’m just showing…
Read More#4 and #5- Tidying Up Kindness
#4- Clean fingerprints from the store entrance and exit doors. Windex and paper towels or towels are all you need. Sometimes store employees will explain that there is a professional service to does their windows We recommend this not be a project for small children. We want to leave the store with fewer, not more…
Read More#2 and #3- Keeping It Clean with Kindness
#2- Wet naps at seasonal festivals. “Have you gotten your Wet Nap yet? Here is a couple. We are out showing God’s love in a practical way. No strings attached.” These are the ones soaked in a bit of alcohol so they clean dirt and grease. If you feel a particular bit of momentum around…
Read MoreJesus’ Coaching Tips for Disciples
In a modern context, if Jesus were to mentor individuals, he might focus on instilling values of empathy, compassion, and community building. Let’s delve deeper into the sub-points of his training regimen: 1. Be Present: Jesus’ timeless lesson would emphasize the importance of being fully present with others, echoing the phrase “He was with the…
Read MoreWhy Kindness?
I was asked to write two book forwards this week. This is something I have done for a number of writers – more in recent years. I am becoming increasingly wary of who I write either forwards or book “plugs” for these days. Why? … Many come to me as the “Kindness Guy” thinking they…
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