miletwo::urban missions

Hair dressers are a fantastic source of material for anybody looking for interesting topics about which to write, wouldn’t you agree? Regrettably, I have barely enough hair to warrant a monthly trip to the scissor queen or I’d gladly go more frequently just for the conversation. My stylist (can I have a “stylist” with this little crop?) is also a Christian… I didn’t plan it that way, she was a friend of my wife’s that I HAD to meet, so I tried her out… turns out she’s pretty danged skilled. Anyway… enough about that.

Wow… Jon Dodson posted these over at theResurgence and I couldn’t help but pass them on.

• Eat with Non-Christians – nothing says community like a meal shared, and nothing will preach more loudly than giving your time to be with them.
• Walk, Don’t Drive — get out your car and be where people are. Walking is good for heart AND soul.
• Be a Regular – This might require firing your favorite Christian hair stylist or waitress in favor of ministering the gospel some place else. O, booo…
• Hobby with Non-Christians — What? Do something other than read your bible? Gasp! I recommend hiking. Demonstrate a love for the amazing playground that God has made for us, and take opportunities to tell them about it.
• Talk to Your Co-workers -- seriously. They won’t bite… hard.
• Volunteer with Non-Profits — Preferably Non-Christian ones. Food banks, pantries and shelters are a great place to meet people who need to know that God loves them and desires to see them whole again. My wife and I help out at the Oregon Food Bank every other week and we love it. Wouldn’t miss it.
• Participate in City Events — It’s a big world out there kids. Start seeing it in your own backyard.
• Serve Your Neighbors – See a neighbor with a need? Help out! Seriously… mow a lawn, help build a fence, change some oil… whatever. So let your LIGHT shine…

Read the full post over at: Simplified Missional Living | TheResurgence.

Oh mY! Often we wonder what our spiritual gifts are. Mark Driscoll has been posting a series of blogs about spiritual gifts and this week’s was one that got me going… it’s my gift!