Community feels elusive in an age of constant movement and digital connection. Younger generations move more frequently, work remotely, and often rely on screens—yet meaningful friendship still demands time and presence. Recognizing these patterns is the first step; choosing to stay, engage, and invest relationally is the next…
Read MoreUnsurprisingly, church hurt/religious trauma was at the heart of my emotional distance, and upon further examination, I can clearly pick out the “hard lessons” I learned from my interactions with fellow Christians. Most experiences have left me jaded, bitter, and doubtful that I belong in a fixed Christian community like church. But some have revealed God’s love, faithfulness, and grace…
Read MoreThe enduring message believers have heard “from the beginning”—the call to love one another. This foundational truth remains essential for living faithfully in a world full of distractions and shifting values. Let us return to the simplicity and power of abiding in Christ's love…
Read MoreWe often take Scripture and abstract it into ideas we speak about but rarely live. We like to talk about things we’ll do in the future, from New Year’s resolutions to various hopes and dreams.
But what does it actually mean to un-abstract our Christian lives?
Read MoreOne of the sad ironies about the way that church is done today: we are a relationship-based organization that is really bad at relationships… It’s a miserable revelation that many committed Christians have had to endure in these recent years of scandals and schisms–that a lot of our church friends are fair-weather friends, whose love and support depends on if you’re still in good standing…
Read MoreJesus placed a high value on friendship, demonstrated through his words and modeled in how he related to others. This holds true for us in our current world… close friendships provide protection against mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, response to stress, and heart health in difficult times, while loneliness increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and premature death…
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