Kindness Now
Walking in Jesus’ Sandals: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Discipleship
Remember those “What Would Jesus Do?” bracelets from the ’90s? Well, it turns out they were onto something! Being a disciple of Jesus isn’t just about sporting trendy accessories or memorizing Bible verses (though that’s not a bad start). It’s about lacing up your sandals and walking the walk – quite literally! When Jesus called…
Read MoreKindness in Weekend Messages
Monday It is exciting to go to Google on weekends to put in key phrases to see what phrases I can glean on from weekend messages. Contrary to what some might naturally think, I am stoked about others using the phrases I have coined and developed. It will hopefully better explain the expansion of the…
Read MoreScriptures on the Kindness of God
Scriptures on the Kindness of God I placed a banner on a wall in my classroom that says, “Work Hard and Be Kind.” I’m not sure it’s doing any good. Sixth graders are so self-absorbed. Kindness is a word that our culture has adopted lately. It’s a “cool” word. You can find it on t-shirts,…
Read MoreSticky bombs
The subversive lasting influence of God‘s kindness World War II ground troops faced a giant problem with German Panzer tanks. They were superior to the American version and seemed invulnerable. The problem was German tanks had seemingly in penetrable armor that our machinery could not penetrate. Grenades, bazookas, .50 caliber machine guns, nothing seemed to…
Read MorePractical Planning- Part 2
Start by taking a close look at your community. If this is the beginning place for you, take a careful look at your community. What’s going on? Where do people meet? What do people do? How can we serve and love in practical ways? Is there a special event where we can serve? What are…
Read MorePractical Planning- Part 3
More outreach projects that produce “Kindness Connections.” Bus Station Go to your bus station with water and Gatorade. Offer people waiting the drinks. You can also offer prayer. Large Groups at Events or City Center Fill coolers with ice and water and give the water away. You can use a *connect card or a sticker…
Read MorePractical Planning- Part 4
Pre-Outreach Planning Tip: Always go to the locations of the planned outreach before the event. One time I sent a team to a car wash that no longer existed. Not great! When do you need to announce the planned outreach? At least 3 weeks out. This means your announcement/design media group and church program group…
Read MorePractical Planning- Part 5
Set up Day If possible set up the space the day before the outreach gathering. Setting up early removes most of the leaders stress and allows for a focused and calm spirit on the day of the outreach. Set up tables, create atmosphere etc. Have a sign in table with sign up sheets, pens, sharpies,…
Read MorePractical Planning- Part 6
What about Service Projects? Service projects build bridges into the heart of our communities. Service projects involve meeting a specific need of an organization, or a community. Our good deeds create goodwill which builds bridges of influence and connection. Service projects often involve cleaning, landscaping, painting, renewing, building, giving, volunteering and serving. School Clean Up…
Read MoreActs of Kindness
Your choices can make a change. Choose kindness. In our day and age, wars, conflict and political strife are all too common. Because of this, sometimes it is hard to feel goodwill and offer help to those who need it. However, even the smallest acts of kindness can make us feel more positive emotions than anything else in the world. The life-saving rescue © abcnews Seventeen…
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