Riverbend holding the 8th annual prom for the special needs commu- nity in collaboration with the Tim Tebow Foundation.
that, as we’re opening these opportunities for younger people, we’re changing the tide.”
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Having been so profoundly affected by the kindness of faithful believers, Joe has a unique vantage point to speak into the role of Christians as the hands and feet of Christ. When asked what he would say to readers who want to engage in life change, Joe recommends starting with prayer and looking for ways to have a caring and hospitable presence in the lives of others. “Jesus didn’t have a home while He lived on earth,” he shares, “but He showed great hospitality in how He related to others. As we follow His example, we can engage people by asking questions and showing genuine care for them.” He explains that even thanking the cashier at the grocery store or asking if they would like prayer are ways to invite people in and spark gospel-driven conversations. “Like I tell the people in my church, we can all be CEOs (chief encouragement officers)!” In your daily life, you might not see the result of one act of encouragement – whether it be a prayer for someone you encounter on the street, a word of wisdom to a friend, or the gift of time and energy to fulfill a practical need. And yet, as Joe’s story reveals, God can use both the biggest and the smallest investments to transform lives, churches, and communities.
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