While I was living in Oxford, Parliament decided to make a Minister for Loneliness to meet the needs of people who felt isolated, without community. I realized I needed to have in mind and prioritize reaching out to those in my normal walk of life.

Over the years, I cultivated friendships with baristas, women who came to my Bible study, a favorite waiter, and many more.

All of these friendships began with me pondering something I could say to open them up. "How old is your dog?" "You are the best coffee maker I know." "It was a comfort to come to your restaurant. Your food is the best in town."

Reaching people with the heart of Christ is simple — it just takes eyes to see the needs of those around you. How might you reach someone in your normal walk of life this week?

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