To be a church means finding community with one another, becoming the love of God for each other. The hour or so of meaningful conversation between people before and after church on Sundays has always been one of the best parts of church, don’t you agree? I think the Apostle Paul would agree that if we sing a few songs, give a few dollars, and read a few scriptures, but have not love, we are nothing*. 

During this pandemic we’ve been socially distanced. I know many of us have tightened up our social circle, sharing our lives with a few. My own House Church has been life-giving for me, and I hope you’re finding the same with your small circle. 🏠

But even so, I know many of us feel an ambiguous grief in these times, grateful for some aspects of the simplicity while also finding ourself drained and sad, lonely and empty.

Side note: One of my soul-care friends noted how frequently I’ve been using the word “grief” these past few months. She recommended this podcast episode on Navigating Loss Without Closure. If you feel grief even though there’s not been a concrete loss, I’d love for you to listen too.)

As we trudge forward through the isolating days of COVID-19, let’s rebel a bit, shall we? Let’s lean into our identity as a Christian community and seek to become the love of God for one another. Let’s get to know one another. Let’s ask good questions and listen well.