Dave Runyon

This is a very easy and quick read on Jesus' command to "Love your neighbor." There were a few good practical recommendations on how to start and manage neighbor relations. If anything it's a great challenge to reach out to those directly around your home.

A lot to reflect on and think about in this book. The thesis is the question "who is my neighbor?" and what did Jesus mean when he called us to love our neighbors as ourselves. We do well loving neighbors across the country and around the world, but how do we do with the people next door? Perhaps when Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself, he meant the actual neighbor who lives next door. What would change if we, as Christians, took up the challenge to get to know, befriend, and love the show more people who lived right there on our blocks? Lots of fodder for sermons here as well as practical challenges for all of us to embrace. show less

I am not sure that this is what Jesus meant by loving your neighbor. I do believe that we need to know and love those that live in our area, but in many areas, this is just not a practical application of Jesus' words. Many areas are rural, with few neighbors. It is great if you live in suburban America, but a lot of people do not. The commandment to love your neighbors must extend past the people with similar backgrounds, jobs, and resources.

3.5-4 stars. I really appreciated the practicality included here (love me some action items, lol!).

The read is definitely longer than it needs to be, imho, so can be skimmed through at times for the truly solid-gold nuggets.