I have observed people throughout my church and even assessed myself. So, I have come up with a lot of ways that we can show love to people throughout our church, in our society, at school, work, home, etc. The following ways to show love:
Compliment that person
Encourage each other and lift that person up.
Do not talk about each other. Do not believe in the gossip about that person. Do not create gossip by spreading it.
Be kind.
Be respectful.
Be honest.
Be truthful.
Watch how you say things to others
apologize if you are wrong or if you offended that person
Do not be rude. Love is never rude nor boastful.
Interact with others in the church
Give them a hug or handshake
Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you.
Don't assume any information about a person unless, you have valid information.
Pray for one another (this is key)
fast and pray for the church and individuals as often as you think you should.
Be a blessing to others. Be a blessing instead of a curse.
Show the love.
Don't hold a grudge, forgive.
Hold a short conversation: ptl, how are you doing? God bless you. (Do not try to carry on a lot of conversation unless you know that person)
Don't be jealous or envy that person.
Hug people and ptl with people you do not know in the church well or to a stranger.
Make people feel welcomed.
Love instead of hate.
Be patient with one another.
Be forbearing in love.
Be non judgemental. Do not hang other people's mistakes/sin over their head.
Wish the good in others instead of malice or illful will.
The bible commands that we show love to one another
I will link some research on this topic and how you can show love in the church and beyond the church:
http://www.jdgreear.com/my_weblog/2012/08/hospitality-outside-the-church-matters.html
http://www.christianity.com/print/11631555/
http://pastors.com/7-simple-steps-to-first-rate-church-hospitality/
http://www.evangelismcoach.org/2013/conversational-questions-for-church-greeters/
http://thomrainer.com/2013/10/29/why-we-must-love-unlovable-church-members/
http://www.churchleadership.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=42354&columnid=4545
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henry-g-brinton/christian-hospitality-is-key-to-being-an-inviting-church_b_3240301.html
http://www.evangelismcoach.org/2012/duties-of-church-hospitality-committee-or-team/
http://www.willmancini.com/2010/11/guests-at-church-10-mind-blowing-facts-to-fuel-your-hospitality-ministry.html
http://www.thrivingchurch.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2fi1h2-0t98%3D&tabid=125&mid=866
http://ministrytodaymag.com/index.php/ministry-outreach/246-church-growth/19849-church-health-how-do-you-show-god-s-love
http://www.newhopedigital.com/2013/04/experiencing-gods-love-in-the-church-book-club-guide/?doing_wp_cron=1386610407.7352380752563476562500
http://bible-truth.org/msg104.html
http://www.naccc.org/CMSUploads/31_Twenty-Four_Ways_to_a_More_Hospitable_Church.pdf
http://david.dw-perspective.org.uk/da/index.php/writings/grace-magazine-kenya/grace-magazine-201001-love/encouraging-love-in-the-local-church/
http://www.briandoddonleadership.com/2013/05/13/10-ways-to-show-love-to-pastors-and-church-leaders/
http://www.alanknox.net/2013/05/so-why-does-the-church-have-a-love-problem/
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