They already had sold their vehicles trying to meet their financial obligations. Pat suggested that we pay one of their house payments. We invited others to help, too. Together, as a Body, we can support each other in even the most difficult of times. Finally, show hospitality to your church's missionaries.
Missionaries can be fascinating to chat with around the dinner table.
And your children will fall more in love with the Lord because of those special visits. I've seen this take place in the lives of my own sons. Over the years they have been more outspoken about their faith than either my wife or I were at their age. In part, I believe this has resulted from their friendships with missionaries. It hasn't always been easy for me to follow the six principles I've discussed above.