Sharing authentic stories of the challenges and joys of our everyday lives as we pursue a Christ-focused life of impact.
Latest Blog Posts
The Reign of the Hedge Apple Tree
My younger brother, Preston, and I spent our wonder years in Nashville's northern suburbs. Madison was a typical mid-sized, Southern town with a heavy blue-collar influence. It was a great place to grow up. Summers were different in those days. Vacations from school...
My Abandoned Post
Two years have passed since the prayer garden at the Salvation Army in Lewisville was completed. If you don't know the story of its creation, there are several earlier posts you can read. I remember looking over it with pride, every detail finished. There were...
Turning Down the Volume
I've been watching a story lately. It is a modern take on an age-old tale. It is about a brother and sister who are young adults born into a special purpose. However while they are seeking their destinies, everyone they encounter seems to have their own plans for...
About Jimmy
Jimmy McAfee grew up in Nashville, TN and attended Goodpasture Christian School. He was raised in a loving family with an older sister and younger brother. Jimmy met his charming wife, Kim, at the University of Tennessee while completing his degree in Industrial Engineering. Subsequently, he earned an MBA at the University of South Carolina. He has worked in manufacturing for 25+ years for Newell Rubbermaid, O’Sullivan Furniture, and currently Overhead Door Corporation. He and Kim attend Valley Creek Church in Lewisville, TX.
His daughter, Erin, is married and lives in Lewisville, TX. His son, James, is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.
Jimmy and Kim led the First Fruits ministry team for 6 years, focusing on building community by meeting the needs of our neighbors through relational serving. He wrote the stories in the book, Build Neighbors, based on the lessons God taught them in this ministry.
Jimmy publishes the blog Making Waves, telling stories of discovering God in both miracles and everyday routine.
Woodworking has been a lifelong passion that he enjoys sharing with others.
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In Build Neighbors, I tell my story of discovering a life of community. What began as a simple effort to serve people in need led to relationships that not only changed my perspective of others, but also challenged my own inner brokenness. This collection of story-based lessons is aimed at helping anyone who wants to live more fully in community with friends and neighbors. It speaks candidly about our insecurities in opening up to others, the difficult choices we face and ultimately the joy received from loving our neighbors. Relational serving focuses on meeting physical needs but also sharing the love God holds for each of us. You can build deeper relationships, become more engaged and build the city of your dreams.
