Two-faced me

Something I said earlier today has been bugging me. In the Sunday Brunch questions, I mentioned that my neighbours of 7 years have never been into my flat. That we don't really get along, and have nothing in common, just talk over the fence.

And yet, here I want to get a home-church-type group going, possibly with strangers, or casual acquaintances.

It seems I'm still way too stuck in my comfortable rut. If I can't ask my neighbours over, how can I meet with others who I might not be comfortable with? How will I truly get into community with people if I'm not practicing it now?

It's nice to hide in our little same-type groups, with people we can relate to and who share our views. But to step out of that and take chances, to really get to know those we pass each day - that's a whole other story!

So it seems I've got some work to do, some rethinking and relationship building. Right in my back yard.

(Hamo, could you use another "backyard" missionary? :) )