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When asked how to live a life like His, Jesus responds simply: love God with all of yourself. This powerful calling lies at the heart of His teaching. Yet, Jesus pairs it with another equally important directive—love your neighbor as yourself—showing that the two are inseparable.

In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus says the greatest commandment is this, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” In Luke 10:27, He reiterates that the way to true abundant life is, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind. And, Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

These are not just guidelines; they define what it means to follow Christ and embody God’s goodness. We are created, known, called, formed, and sent by Jesus to reflect this goodness. It is meant to overflow into our love for God and for others, just as Jesus taught His disciples throughout His ministry.

This summer, we invite you to step into Jesus’ neighborhood—to walk alongside His disciples and learn from Jesus, our teacher, how to live out God’s goodness. As Jesus taught His followers to love with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind, He now teaches us to do the same. Just as the disciples were called to share this love, we are equally called to go and do likewise in his neighborhood.

Living out God’s goodness means embracing this radical love every day, in every moment. It’s about knowing Jesus, learning from His example, and sharing His love in every aspect of our lives. This is more than a calling—it’s a way of life, an invitation from Jesus to LIVE OUT life abundantly each and every day!