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Written by Judy Walters from the Village Church

How and when do I encounter Jesus in my everyday life? Especially since I live on a relatively quiet street with 2 cats for company. Let me count the ways! My neighbors are “Jesus” personified. First of all, having a plumber next door is an extraordinary gift- he has saved me from disaster more than once.  Pat’s wife loves to garden and presents me with the best pickles ever! Did Jesus ever make pickles? Then, there’s Jane, a trained chef, a few doors down who drops by with delicious cookies for no reason! Another, really awesome guy has helped me and others in countless ways. Got the rattlesnake out of my backyard! Held my sweet 18-year-old dog as he crossed Rainbow Bridge.  And spent the whole day in the ER with me as I cried in pain. Other kindly neighbors did my grocery shopping and walked my dog daily while I suffered from agonizing back pain.  Obviously, I have been blessed in so many ways by these dear people.  None of these neighbors expected anything in return. Their actions were not especially spiritual in nature.  However, they show real LOVE, Agape Love.

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.  [1 Corinthians 10:24]