Show them you care. Represent Jesus to them the way Jesus represented the Father to those around Him. You're not in your neighborhood by accident. People respond to expressions of care and compassion. Mental health practitioners are reporting that the newest major addiction they're dealing with in patients is an addiction to the Internet, many times to e-mail or chat rooms.
People are hungry for personal connection.
The Prayer Factor is written by Sammy Tippit, a man who has learned the discipline of spending long blocks of time communing with his God. If you struggle with that area of your relationship to God, or if you simply want to enhance an already healthy prayer life, this is the prescription for you. As a Lighthouse keeper, you serve as a caring heart to your neighbors. Look for opportunities to minister to them in areas of need. Be ready to listen.