A post to make you think from http://www.erichogue.com/

A determined caller asked, “What can I do to be missional in my neighborhood?”
I love questions that seek to create opportunities to share the simple ‘love’ of Jesus. So I offered a quick list of suburbia ideas for the caller to consider for her ‘neck of the Northern California suburbia woods’

I’ve always felt awkward when I’m resting at a stop light, trying not to look at the homeless panhandler (Icon of God) out my driver’s side window. I know, I know…”they do this as a scam to make easy money off of guilt ridden passers-by.” I don’t care. I want to meet a need, and I want to do it cheerfully and loving.

Whenever I go to McDonald’s or any fast food location of your appetite’s choice, I buy multiple $5 gift cards.

Last week I purchased $25 worth and placed the cards above my car’s visor. Now, whenever I see someone asking for ‘some help’, I quickly pull one of the cards out from the visor and tell them to go get a warm lunch on me.

If the light is longer than normal, it creates a conversation.

I now pray for “Jimmy” on a daily basis…[MORE]