The Practical Disciple

One of the most important aspects as disciples that we should nurture is a Christ-like love for our neighbor. One simple way to nurture this love is by regularly performing unself acts of kindness. following are some suggestions on getting started, as well as some helpful principles. Committing to acts of kindness for 40 days or even just a couple of weeks can slow you down dramatically and cause you to consider the needs of others. So if you want to flex your compassion muscles and get them back into shape here are one dozen suggestions on where to start: Send flowers or a card anonymously Volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen Seek out a single parent and offer to baby-sit or do errands. Mow your neighbor’s lawn … Read entire article »